Chief MRI Technologist

Job Title & Specialty Area: Chief MRI Tech

Department: Radiology MRI

Location: Hosp-Plano

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary This position is responsible for the direction of daily workflow, scheduling, leading staff, monitoring and evaluating staff performance, image quality, and equipment performance for MRI at designated Children's Health campus. This position reports to the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, monitoring and directing staff and workflow on a daily basis within all MRI areas. Supervision of MRI staff to include: assessment of staff performance, PEACs, hiring, coaching/counseling of staff, schedules (staff and patients at all locations), and Kronos timekeeping.
• Continuing education of technologists, teaching/training new staff members and addressing image quality issues and/or productivity with existing staff.
• Contribute to the MR Safety Program alongside the MRSO and MRMD.
• Monitors MRI safety practices and ensures compliance with policies, protocols, regulatory and Joint Commission requirements.
• Responsible for MR quality and documentation; maintaining protocols, overseeing scanning quality of staff, initiating improvement processes and goal-setting.
• Coordinating MR daily activity with Nursing and Anesthesia for maximum MRI efficiency and productivity. Participates in multi-disciplinary team functions as required.
• Programmatic development to keep the department on the leading edge of technology; keeping abreast of developments in MR imaging and technology and participating in the implementation of new technology.
• Equipment selection and maintenance coordination; communication with vendors and regulatory requirements and reporting.
• Direct patient scanning

Work Experience

• At least 5 years Related experience Pref
• Senior level MRI Technologist, advanced imaging ability, previous experience in a leadership capacity Pref

EDUCATION

• Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Req
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT Upon Hire Req

A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.