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RAYUS Radiology

Chief MR Technologist

RAYUS Radiology, Haverhill, Massachusetts, us, 01832

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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Chief MR Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. As a Chief MR Technologist, you will provide leadership and management to technologists in multiple modalities and/or across multiple centers, assuring professional standards and excellent customer service. Operates scanner to produce images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes. Remains self-motivated to increase understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Maintains positive work relationships with radiologists.

This position is full-time, working day shifts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (75-80%) Patient Imaging

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure

Explains and prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately

Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure

Adjusts MRI scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate

Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers

Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers

Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)

Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers

Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements

Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use

Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines

(15-20%) Team Management

Coordinates the training and onboarding of new associates

Assists in the hiring process for new associates

Leads regular team meetings and associate one-on-ones, ensuring cross-modality or cross-center communication

Monitors and approves timecards

Initiates and participates in performance reviews, development, and performance management of associates

Manages associate schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate coverage

Evaluates workflow and implements process improvements for the team

Ensures team has knowledge of company and department policies and corresponding procedures are in place

Supports associates ensuring highest level of patient satisfaction

Leads special projects and/or committees, as assigned

Develops methods for measuring and monitoring team and department performance

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

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