MRI Technician Lead

The MRI Lead is responsible to assist the Imaging Director in the overall planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling of all unit activities including, interdepartmental relationships, and the direction of department personnel as well as physician relations. Assists in overseeing the collection and processing of imaging procedures to obtain data for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, in accordance with established hospital and imaging policies. Will proactively participate in processes to guide patient care in the most efficient, productive, cost-effective manner possible. Is responsible for assisting in management of staff, meeting fiscal requirements, and compliance with JCAHO guidelines along with Federal and State regulations. Maintain the ability/licensure to provide various levels of procedural care to imaging/MRI patients. Performs other Imaging modalities as needed to stay current with procedural requirements. Scheduled workdays and times could vary and may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALITY

• Supports, role models and promotes and environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital and in accordance with the Service Excellence Standards of Behavior.
• Demonstrates highly ethical conduct and moral behavior in personal and professional action and communication, consistent with the goals and objectives of Hillsboro Area Hospital.
• Monitors and records required quality controls as assigned by director.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information.
• Focuses on quality standards.
• Follows safety guidelines (incident reporting), staff health/infection control (illness reporting) and human resources.
• Is knowledgeable of general hospital and department specific policies and procedures and assists with their review and updates.
• Assists in ensuring that the hospital Compliance Plan and all governmental rules and regulations are followed.
• Assists in the training of new personnel and directs the MRI specific training of current personnel.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the MRI QA program, assigning duties, as necessary.

SERVICE

• Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
• Completes assigned daily duties.
• Performs MRI / Imaging exams as needed.
• Able to direct, delegate, initiate, coordinate, organize, set priorities, and evaluate personnel work assignments.
• Works to exceed customer satisfaction.
• Generates confidence and sense of value in customer interaction.
• Able to create, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives, policies, and standards for department, as well as staff development.
• Applies the principles of time management, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and delegation.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them efficiently.
• Develops good relationships with executive management, department managers/supervisors and staff.
• Offers assistance as needed with duties not specifically assigned.
• Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric

PEOPLE

• Assists director in the daily supervision of the MRI department.
• Assume complete directorship when director is absent as assigned.
• Assists director with staff monthly meetings for MRI education.
• Values diversity, teamwork, and dignified treatment of staff.
• Assists in evaluating staff for competency on an ongoing basis and educating and evaluating new staff performance.
• Assists in establishing and communicating clear expectations.
• Models open, clear and consistent communication, using a "win-win" philosophy to resolve issues.
• Demonstrates effective listening.

FINANCIAL

• Remains knowledgeable and compliant with reimbursement, compliance and billing issues affecting the department.
• Makes recommendations for and actively participates in the operating and capital budget.
• Assists in managing the schedule, ordering supplies, and other routine duties.

GROWTH

• Assists with staff development by coaching and mentoring in a supportive, professional manner.
• Assists in providing professional growth of staff through identification of needs, facilitation of educational efforts and evaluation.
• Assists in the building of teams / relationships within the department and hospital for the achievement of goals.
• Initiative-taking in requesting necessary direction / education to complete assignments.
• Utilizes critical thinking processes to resolve issues in accordance with hospital philosophy.
• Assists in development and guiding implementation of the department's and facilities' marketing plan.

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and really additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by Hillsboro Health.)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Registry in MRI and X-RAY.
• 4 years of MRI / Imaging experience.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to lead a team of diverse individuals to accomplish goals.
• Good mental health and emotional maturity.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Maintain current MRI and X-RAY registrations.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Additional certifications may apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting, standing, and walking.
• Required to climb, balance, stoop and kneel.
• Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, pushing, and feeling.
• Frequently lift and / or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 lbs. Any workload exceeding 50 lbs. will require assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a well-lighted, climate-controlled office/clinical setting.
• Eyestrain and other conditions from use of computer monitor may occur.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, hypodermic/IV needles, unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
• The noise in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows how to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

BENEFITS

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