MRI Technologist/RAD- Lead Position Available In Hancock, Maine

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Department:

MRI Position is located:

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Work Type:

Full Time Hours Per Week:

40 Hours per

Week Work Schedule:

Variable This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus for new graduates and a $15,000 sign on bonus for Techs with 2 years or more of experience. •Current employees of any Northern Light Health Organization or those with service breaks less than a year are not eligible for a sign on bonus•

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Imaging, the MRI Lead Technologist directs and coordinates technical staff in performing MRI studies and related tasks as prescribed by the referring physician and/or radiologist. As a working technologist, the lead also performs patient care tasks. The lead tech assumes the responsibility and safety of their patients and colleagues in the work area. The lead tech acts as a role model and facilitator working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel.

Responsibilities:

+ Continually assesses department for compliance with all federal, state, local and other regulatory (Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, etc.) requirements. + Completes annual staff training, competencies, and training for new hires, students or other personnel, ensuring staff understanding of compliance and safety. + Reports problems with equipment, workflow or procedures to the Director of Imaging promptly. + Demonstrates developmental and team building qualities to appropriately prepare staff for productive, fast paced and flexible work environment. + Demonstrates mastery of technical skills needed to operate all equipment and to perform all exams for all age groups and works closely with the Radiologist to build protocols. + Completes staff schedule and coordinates daily workflows based on, but not limited to call-offs, vacations, patient volumes and training needs. + Performs examinations; engages staff in solving problems that interfere with the daily operations. + Demonstrates ability to take on additional responsibilities. + Participates in all QC, QA and PIP programs and meets department standards. + Completes scheduled work within shift and displays flexibility with changes. + Ensures MRI safety and competency for all. + Demonstrates the ability to responsibly develop and maintain positive relationships with director, co-workers, and patients and handle stressful situations without negative effects. + Participate in interview process for prospective staff and provide feedback for annual evaluations as requested by the Director of Imaging. + Ensure equipment availability and work with Vendors to schedule preventative maintenance, updates, and testing as needed. Makes recommendations for equipment needs. + Explains procedures, provides information, and complete medical history reviews for all patients. + Works closely with scheduling department to ensure maximum throughput of 90% or greater, as well as timely scheduling. + Assists with development, implementation and compliance of policies and procedures. + Other Duties as required or assigned.

Other Information:

+ Associate’s degree preferred. In lieu of education, two years of experience is required per year of required education, exclusive of the minimum experience identified above. Competencies and Skills + Basic Life Support + IV Placement + Behaves with

Integrity and Builds Trust:

Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. +

Cultivates Respect:

Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation. +

Fosters Accountability:

Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. +

Practices Compassion:

Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Credentials + Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer Education + Required Associate’s Degree Required Experience + 3 year/years of Relevant Work Experience Working Conditions + Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people. + Potential exposure to diseases or infections. + Potential exposure to hazardous materials. + Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable. + Potential exposure to noxious odors. + Work with computers, typing, reading or writing. + Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds. Position MRI Technologist/RAD- LeadLocation Req ID null