Lead MRI Technologist - Sharp Metro Campus - Full Time

Facility : Sharp Memorial Hospital

City San Diego

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Day

FTE

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; ARMRIT Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists; Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR)(ARRT) - ARRT; Other; Venipuncture Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate

Hours : Shift Start Time :

Variable

Shift End Time : Variable

AWS Hours Requirement :

8 / 40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information :

Weekend Requirements :

As Needed

On-Call Required : No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum) :

$57.740 - $74.490 - $83.440

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

Please Note : As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

What You Will Do

To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school for American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) and / or American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) MRI Pathway certified.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Venipuncture Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR)(ARRT) - ARRT OR ARMRIT Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year Leadership and experience in MRI

Other Qualification Requirements

Essential Functions

Daily operationsAssures daily staffing levels are appropriate for workload and qaulity patient care needs.Supervision of day-to-day activities of Radiology Personnel to ensure efficient staff productivity.Ensures that patient flow within the department is consistent and organized.Problem solves to promote positive relationships with internal and external customers.Facilitates referring physicians requests.Ensures adequate inventory and equipment maintenance in the department.Maintains professional and positive atmosphere in the department.Ensures adherence to department Policy, Procedure and guidelines (i.e. dress code, radiation safety, standard precautions).

Education patient and familyProvides pre and post education and reassurance to include but not limited to : What the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc.Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of teh patient's age, culture state of health, level of comprehension.Communicates and interacts with the patient family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.

LeadershipTimely completion of staff schedules.Provides input to manager / supervisor / ops coordinator on hiring and promotion decisions, corrective actions, coaching and counseling.Ensures completion of performance appraisals and competencies (new hire and annual / ongoing).Ensures lunch and break relief is provided to all staff.Communicates pertinent issues to the manager / ops coordinator / supervisor on a timely basis.Supports development of technical / student staff.Acts as a resource to staff and physicians.

Patient careVerifies patient identification and pregnancy status.Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care.Performs proper procedure on proper patient.Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions.Observes the patient, reports and changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome. Follows patient's Advance Directive.Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.

Quality Imaging ProceduresPerforms high quality MRI procedures and patient care in compliance with department policies, procedures, and guidelines.Perform all MRI procedures and safely operate equipment associated with MRI including maintenance and cleaning / disinfect per guidelines.

Regulatory requirementsStay current on regulatory requirements, gather information and assist inspector.Ensures all exams are completed properly and all images are accounted for by the end of the shift.Verify physician's written order and assures appropriate clinical indication ordered exams.Begin exam in IDXrad.Accurately completes exams in IDXrad, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist / student / RN, radiologist).Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, supplies.Depart patient in IDXrad when appropriate.Ensure film jacket is properly labeled.Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.

Radiation safety and equipmentDemonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of MRI safety. MRSO responsibilities include : Being readily accessible and available to the operators of the MRI systems at all times while the MR facility is accessible.Ensure that proper policies and procedures for day-to-day MRI safety are enforced.Develop and maintain MRI safety forms used by staff to safely screen all individuals entering the MRI department.Develop, document, and introduce safe working procedures for the MR environment.Ensure that adequate written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures, and operating instructions are issued to all concerned.Manage hazards posed by the MR equipment and monitoring the measures taken to protect against such hazards.Ensure that management and senior medical staff members who are responsible for personnel who will be involved with the MR system are informed of the formal procedures for training and authorization.Ensure that medical, technical, nursing, and all other relevant staff groups (including ancillary workers) who may be exposed to the MR environment are educated appropriately on a regular basis as to the safety requirements and updated as necessary.Maintain records of the personnel who have been educated appropriately as to the safety requirements.Ensure that there is a clear policy for the purchasing, testing, and marking of all equipment that will be taken into the MR-related critical areas.Access resources to determine if device(s) are MRI safe, unsafe or conditional.Escalate any patient condition that could pose potential safety hazard.Communicate contra-indications to ordering physician.Review all potentially hazardous devices with the Radiologists as necessary. Provide documentation in patient chart for future reference.Maintain regular contact with other relevant groups or committees responsible for the safety and welfare of personnel on site, such as, but not limited to, the local ethics committee and the local safety committee.Monitor MRI area and maintain compliance with safety Zones.Demonstrate ability to function in emergency and maintain safety for patient and staff.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.