Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Lead

POSITION PURPOSE

• Under the supervision of the Director, supervises the accomplishment of MRI services. Assists with management responsibilities including, but not limited to: payroll, budget, equipment purchase, maintenance and repair, Quality Assurance, employee recruitment, retention, counseling/ discipline and inventory. Performs routine and special MRI procedures as necessary.

SITE(S)

• Froedtert Kenosha Hospital
• Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Associate Degree: Radiologic Technology or a graduate of an accredited certification program in Radiologic Technology

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3 to 5 years

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T) certification required, plus specialty training and education in MRI.
• A.R.R.T-MR Required
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

SUPERVISES

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an MRI Technologist with progressive responsibilities in supervision.
• On-the-job training and formal courses in basic staff supervision.
• Working knowledge of clerical procedures as they are related to scheduling, record maintenance and patient preparation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Staff MRI as necessary. Must meet the MRI Technologist’s Essential Job Functions.
2. Responsible for supervising MRI staff; scheduling, training and evaluation.
3. Develops and reviews department policies and procedures; monitors and evaluates department budget; develops and monitors performance standards and assures that the department complies with licensing requirements.
4. Identifies, develops and implements new services to meet the needs of the hospital and patients. Maintains instrumentation within the department.
5. Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.
6. Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years. Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations.

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.