MRI Technologist Lead

About the role

Job Description:

JOB TITLE MRI Technologist Lead

20K Sign-on Bonus

Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized MRI imaging procedures. Leads clinical and ancillary 

Imaging staff in MRI. 

Key Responsibilities 1: Executes clinical competence in MRI across all locations and all patient types. 

Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills 

necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Administers contrast according to facility 

policy.

Applies knowledge of MRI principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, MR safety 

and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, 

Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards. 

Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational 

performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and 

quality. Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for 

employee training and educational activities. 

Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System 

hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements. 

Key Responsibility 2: Leads clinical and ancillary staff of the MRI department and facilitates a productive 

workflow for efficient department operation. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies.

Key Responsibility 3: Performs quality assurance activities. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions 

and assures proper follow-up correction by repair services. Resolves clinical/functional issues and 

escalates problems to the appropriate leadership. 

Key Responsibility 4: Provides feedback on staff performance; trains and orients imaging personnel in 

procedures, equipment, and information systems. Collaborates with departmental leadership to plan, 

implement, and evaluate budgetary functions, personnel performance, staff scheduling, and educational 

activities. Actively participates in coaching/mentoring staff in all aspects of job performance.

Key Responsibility 5: Oversees documentation of patient care activity in various electronic health records 

systems. 

Education & Experience - Required

• Associate degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology, or MRI, from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  
• 3+ years
• ARMRIT and/or ARRT (MRI) Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in health science or related field
• 4+ years MRI experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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PHYSICAL

DEMAND

RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

PHYSICAL

DEMAND

RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

Walking X Crawling

Sitting X Reaching X

Standing X Handling X

Reclining Fingering X

Carrying X Feeling X

Climbing Talking X

Balancing X Hearing X

Stooping/

Bending

Tasting

X Smelling

Kneeling X Driving

Crouching X

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LBS.

RARELY OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY

LIFTING

Exertion of force required when participating in patient

care

50 lbs 50 lbs 20 lbs 10 lbs

Exertion of force required when moving an object 20 lbs 20 lbs

PUSHING Exertion of force required to move an object 50 lbs 50 20

PULLING Exertion of force required to move an object 50 lbs 50 20

Check the vision requirements for the job

Near Acuity X Field of Vision X

Far Acuity X Color Vision

Depth Perception X

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

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Standard Office Equipment (e.g. computer, telephone) X

Medical Instruments/Equipment (e.g. syringe, forceps,

needles, sterilizing aids, catheters, lab tools).

X

Power Tools (e.g. saw, drill, hammer)

Other Equipment (please specify) Radiology Imaging

equipment; lead aprons

Vehicles (please specify) X

WORKING CONDITIONS

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Standard Office Environment Wet and/or Humid Conditions