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The Technical Coordinator MRI reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Essential FunctionsDesigns and coordinates orientation programs for the technical and assistantpersonnel.

Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and techniques.

Develops training programs to apply evolving radiology techniques.

Provides and coordinates technical in-service education programs to develop stafftechnically, educationally, and professionally.

Provides technical assessment of job performance for employee performanceappraisals.

Assists in the development of departmental and institutional policies and proceduresin relation to technical standards and compliance.

Coordinates/communicates equipment service and preventative maintenanceschedule/QM program. Collaborates with physicists to determine corrective action ifneeded.

Participates in monthly staff meetingsDevelops rapport with Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to ensure compliance with allregulatory agencies and radiation safety standards, where applicable.

Participates in new product review and evaluation. Coordinates supply orderingprocess with staff.

Performs other duties as it appliesMaintains clinical status and staffs the unit if/when neededLeadership/Personal DevelopmentFunctions as the technical "subject matter expert" for the section.

Maintains current knowledge of all radiology imaging and patient care equipment inthe section based on industry standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturerrecommendations.

Monitors equipment log related to service and preventative maintenance to ensurecompliance with required service and maintenance schedules.

Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance andequipment items in disrepair to the manager.

Facilitates service calls to proper repair company for correction of the incident.

Maintains communication with all radiologists to assure quality of service.

Trains technical staff in applying clinical protocols and keeps them abreast ofevolving techniques.

Collaborates with the manager and medical director to develop technicalassessment of job performance for employee performance appraisals, utilizingobjective, measurable criteria.

Effective communication and interpersonal skillsQualityActively participates in the departmental Quality Improvement PlanManages the departmental Radiation Safety ProgramOversees technical quality standardsParticipates in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving toenhance the quality of service to customersCollects data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management.

This position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school/college of Radiologic Technology.

Graduated from an accredited educational program in radiography or radiation therapy,

Licensure:

State of Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety License (IDNS/IEMA) required for those in

DiagnosticCertification:

CPR BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA)Certification based on modality/department:

Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography or Mammography (clinical and technical competence in mammography to meet MQSA requirements)

• OR•Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Sonography or Vascular Technology•OR•Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine•OR•ARMRIT certification.

 

Experience:

 Magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, or diagnostic medical sonography.

Imaging (xray), CT, Mammography, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree or 3 or more years of experienceAdditional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

Exception:

New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.