Lead MRI Technologist

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Who We Are

At Roper St. Francis Healthcare, a career is a commitment to caring for our community and for one another. Trusted by Lowcountry families for generations, we continue to grow, expand access to care and invest in the people who make it possible. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical roles, competitive benefits and a culture rooted in our mission of healing all people with compassion, faith and excellence, we support our teammates from recruitment through long-term career growth.

Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm + on call as needed

Work Location: BSSF Hospital (West Ashley) with floating to all department locations as needed including Roper Hospital (Downtown Charleston), Mount Pleasant, Berkeley Hospital (Summerville), James Island, and Moncks Corner.

Job Summary:

This MRI Lead Tech leads the daily activities of technical personnel assigned to the MRI department. The  Lead Tech will perform MRI procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. They will alter imaging protocols at the request of Radiologists. The Lead Tech will work closely under the direction of the Radiologist and other physicians.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates team building and leadership behavior to accomplish tasks and organizational objectives.
• Interviews and recommends applicants for employment. Provides orientation and in-service educational programs for MRI technologists.                                                                                                         
• Supervises MRI Technologists and models professional and leadership behavior to all personnel.
• Evaluates and counsels MRI staff work performance according to hospital procedures.
• Maintains proper staff levels and assigns call.
• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)  

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• MRI Registry from an accredited organization (ARRT), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

OR

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) 
• Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (required)
• 2 year' experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Monitor patient conditions during scans
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patient medical histories
• Budgeting & Financial Acumen
• Basic computer skills
• MRI Safety
• Supervisory experience
• Evaluate employee performance
• Analyzing data or information
• Scheduling
• Outstanding Customer service skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking/analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. 

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Radiology Services Ancillary - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - St Francis Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].