MRI TECHNOLOGIST LEAD, Jewish Hospital, 7a-3:30p

Primary Location: JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC
Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team membersphysicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionalsUofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Oversees the staff and work flow in the MRI Department and trouble shoots issues with patients and Radiologists. MRI Technologist operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Obtains patient history and screening forms, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Responsible for maintaining patient record and files. Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance scanner.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees administrative functions of staff in department.
• Supports and assists with training and orientation of new employees.
• Supports and monitors reports identified as compliance matters.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologists expectations and protocols.
• Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.
• Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.
• Attends all KYOne Health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.
• Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently. Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.
• Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.

Additional Job Description:

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) required.
• State of Kentucky License required.
• BLS within 30 days of employment.

Experience (required and preferred):

1 year previous experience in MRI required, 2 years preferred.