Lead MRI Technologist - Full Time Days

Work Schedule : MondayFriday8a4 : 30pm

At Houston Methodist the Lead MRITechnologist position performs specialized functions as a regularpart of their normal job responsibilities.

In addition toperforming at a Technologist II level this position serves as theliaison and primary point of contact between management staff andphysicians for routine matters.

The Lead Technologist positionanswers questions and resolves issues for the MRI Technologist I& II job roles as well as other members of the care team toensure the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence topractice standards.

• This position ensures optimal patient safetyquality outcomes and customer service. Duties for this position mayinclude the following tasks : organize work schedules and delegatework assignments;
• review and edit time cards for accuracy; conductquality assurance audits; develop and implement quality improvementactivities;
• train mentor and develop staff; and provide feedback onstaff performance or development needs. The Lead Technologistposition may direct or regularly participate in special projects;

collect analyze and report on data or metrics; and hold otherresponsibilities of a similar nature andlevel.

PEOPLEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Promotes apositive work environment and leads the team to be a dynamic andfocused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimaldepartment results.

Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensive manner.

Role modelseffective communication skills to team members assisting in theirdevelopment of suchskills.

Orients guides andmentors team members consisting of MRI Technologist I and IIstudents and support staff to help build confidence and competencyin skills knowledge and abilities.

Effectively implements protocolsand objectives with team members to result in optimization of staffperformance teamwork patient safety and customerservice.

Serves as theprimary resource for staff in all areas of service that thedepartment performs. Interfacing with department staff to providefeedback to management on team members performance and conduct.

Collaborates and supports management for improvement of employeesatisfaction implementation of protocols and objectives with teammembers to result in optimization of staff performance teamworkpatient safety and customerservice.

Leads andinitiates problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitatesteamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positivelyto requests for assistance.

Rolemodels skills through peertopeeraccountability to contribute towards improving departmentefficiencies and customersatisfaction.

SERVICEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Performsdiagnostic MRI procedures to include common and special MRI exams.MRI exams use magnetism radio waves and a computer to produceimages of body structures and gives insight on the chemical makeupof tissues.
• Proactivelyassesses identifies and responds to the needs of the patient foradjustment or intervention to optimize patient care image qualityand patient experience.

This includes : positioning physiologyprocedure preparation and technical factors. Modifies technicalfactors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizescomplications and limitations associated with certainprocedures.

• Serves asliaison between team members management and physicians resolvingroutine matters for the shift and modality. Assists physiciansduringprocedures.
• Providesaccurate explanations and instructions to patients and familymembers at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and nonverbalskills terminology andlanguage.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Followssafety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularlypractices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with radiationsafety and infection control procedures.

Complies with job roledepartment and hospital safety standards practices andpolicies.

Identifiesopportunities for corrective action and process improvementproviding recommendations and contributes to meeting department andhospital targets for quality and safety.

Reports near misses andinputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safetyreporting system to improve processes and identify trends.

Providesfeedback to management on team member performance and conduct.Conducts quality audits on equipment processes outcomes and teammember performance.

Documents develops and evaluates processes andprocedures.

Assists withimplementation and education of department based safety initiativesstandards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of teammembers and continually assists with improving skills performanceandoutcomes

FINANCEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Providesaccurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enterscharges at the time service is delivered. Participates in thebudgeting process for capital and minor equipment.

Reconciliationof invoices.

Usesresources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated toindependently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasksand provides leadership to team members on effective and efficientutilization of time.

Accurately reviews and edits team members timecards for management approval asappropriate.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Participatesin department projects and shared governance activities. Activelyleads and supports special projects and department initiatives andseeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continualdevelopment.

Completes and updates the individual development plan(IDP) on an ongoingbasis.

Fosters a positiveand constructive teaching environment by engaging students andcoworkers (Technologist I II and support staff) in learningopportunities that are valuable and in alignment with businessobjectives.

This jobdescription is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee willalso perform other reasonably related business / job duties asassigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job dutiesand responsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

Graduateof education program approved by the credentialing body for therequired credential(s) indicated below in the CertificationsLicenses and Registrations section.

WORKEXPERIENCE

Four yearsexperience as an MRI Technologist. May consider HM employee withthree years experience as an MRI Technologist who demonstratesleadershipabilities.

LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

• CMRT CertifiedMedical Radiologic Technologist State Licensure OR
• ARRTMRRadiologic Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT) OR
• ARMRITRegistered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist AND
• BLS Basic LifeSupport (AHA)

KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing skills competencyassessments and performanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Ability to workindependently; capable of handling challenging / difficultdiagnostic procedures and patient care situations;

demonstratessound judgment and executes above average clinicalskills

• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and examdocuments
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision includingorganizing work flow and actively participating inproblemsolving

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformNo
• Scrubs Yes
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)Yes

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*Yes

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaYes

CompanyProfile :

Houston Methodist ClearLake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake andsurrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodiststandard of exceptional safety quality service and innovation.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adultpediatric medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest paincenter and acute strokeready designated through DNV.

• HoustonMethodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatientservices including stateoftheart imaging; childbirth center with alevel II neonatal intensive care unit;
• minimally invasive surgery;cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care;bariatric and digestive care;

emergency care; primary care;rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sportsmedicine.

Houston Methodist is an equalopportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled personsand veterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

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