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Wellstar

Lead MRI Technologist

Waynesboro, GA

Works with Chief Tech and system MRI Clinical Specialist on new protocol implementation * Assures that adequate supplies are available in the modality. * Attends and productively participates in Lead ...

Cleveland Clinic

Lead MRI Technologist

Weston, FL

As a Lead MRI Technologist, you will perform MRI examinations and procedures for patients of all ages while maintaining the highest standards of image quality and patient safety. This role involves ...

RadNet

Lead MRI Technologist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50/hr

When you join us as a Lead MRI Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients ...

Excela Health

LEAD MRI TECHNOLOGIST

Butler, PA · On-site

Performs all job duties of staff MRI technologist included on of MRI staff technologist. * Conducts periodic staff meetings. Attends lead/department meetings. * Other duties as assigned. Competency ...

RadNet

Lead MRI Technologist

Manhattan, NY

$50 - $65/hr

When you join us as a Lead MRI Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients ...

Baptistfirst

MRI, Team Lead MRI, Team Lead Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift : First Shift (United States of America)

Wellstar

Lead MRI Technologist

Wadley, GA

Works with Chief Tech and system MRI Clinical Specialist on new protocol implementation * Assures that adequate supplies are available in the modality. * Attends and productively participates in Lead ...

Wellstar

Lead MRI Technologist

Millen, GA

Works with Chief Tech and system MRI Clinical Specialist on new protocol implementation * Assures that adequate supplies are available in the modality. * Attends and productively participates in Lead ...

RadNet

Lead MRI Technologist

Timonium, MD · On-site

$39/hr

When you join us as a Lead MRI Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients ...

RadNet

Lead MRI Technologist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$55/hr

When you join us as a Lead MRI Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients ...

RadNet

Lead MRI Technologist

Brooklyn, NY

$50 - $75/hr

When you join us as a Lead MRI Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients ...

RadNet

Lead MRI Technologist

Timonium, MD

$36 - $48/hr

When you join us as a Lead MRI Technologist, you will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who deliver quality, value, and access in the 21st century and align all stakeholders- patients ...

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How does a Lead MRI Technologist typically collaborate with radiologists and other healthcare professionals during daily operations?

As a Lead MRI Technologist, collaboration with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams is a core part of the role. You’ll regularly communicate with radiologists to review imaging protocols, discuss complex cases, and ensure diagnostic images meet clinical requirements. Coordination with nursing staff, schedulers, and other technologists is essential to manage workflow, prioritize urgent cases, and maintain patient safety. Effective teamwork and clear communication help streamline operations and deliver high-quality patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead MRI Technologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead MRI Technologist, you need advanced knowledge of MRI procedures, strong problem-solving abilities, and typically an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology along with ARRT (MR) certification. Expertise in MRI scanners, PACS systems, and safety protocols is essential for overseeing imaging operations. Leadership, effective communication, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for managing teams and ensuring patient comfort. These skills and qualifications are vital to deliver high-quality imaging, maintain safety standards, and guide departmental efficiency.

What is the difference between Lead Mri vs MRI Technologist?

AspectLead MriMRI Technologist
CredentialsCertification (ARRT), experience, leadership skillsCertification (ARRT), technical training
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role, team coordinationPerforming scans, patient care
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, imaging centers, clinicsHospitals, outpatient facilities, clinics
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership, supervision, advanced responsibilitiesTechnical skills, scan procedures

The main difference between Lead Mri and MRI Technologist lies in their responsibilities and roles. Lead Mri professionals typically hold supervisory duties, oversee team operations, and require additional leadership skills. MRI Technologists focus on performing scans and patient care. Both roles require similar certifications, but the Lead Mri position involves more management and coordination within healthcare settings.

What are Lead MRI Technologists?

Lead MRI Technologists are specialized healthcare professionals who oversee MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) operations within a hospital or medical facility. They not only perform MRI scans but also supervise other MRI technologists, coordinate schedules, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and manage equipment maintenance. Their role often includes training new staff and serving as a liaison between technologists, radiologists, and management. By combining technical expertise with leadership skills, Lead MRI Technologists help maintain high standards of patient care and imaging quality.
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Lead MRI Technologist

Wellstar

Waynesboro, GA

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
  • How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued?
  • A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
  • At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
  • We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

A Brief Overview
  • Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
  • Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
  • Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures.
  • Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
  • Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
  • Able to independently perform job functions.
  • Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
  • Competent to perform and post-process advanced protocols such as: Cardiac MRI, Brain Perfusions, etc.
  • Ability to teach and mentor fellow MR Techs.
  • Functional oversight of department in the absence of the chief tech.
  • Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager.

What you will do
Leadership
  • Maintains modality workflow to assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and meets patient's expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of exam.
  • Provides feedback on employee performance management by communicating employee performance concerns to Chief Tech.
  • Manage department productivity adhering to operational standards.
  • Works with Chief Tech and system MRI Clinical Specialist on new protocol implementation
  • Assures that adequate supplies are available in the modality.
  • Attends and productively participates in Lead Meetings and department meetings.
  • Serves as an advocate for the Imaging Department and is a liaison for other hospital departments
  • Serves as first level of contact for employee concerns.
  • Participates, maintains and conducts PI (Process Improvement) in the department.
  • Assists in the hiring process of new personnel, and ensures appropriate on-boarding efforts to validate competency assessments and departmental orientation.
  • Participates in the competency process for MRI technologists on an annual basis.
  • Assures that the MRI department is continuously survey ready.

Equipment
  • Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
  • Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
  • Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.

Patient Care
  • Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
  • Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
  • Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
  • Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
  • Reviews MRI images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
  • Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
  • Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
  • Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
  • Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
  • Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient's dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
  • Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
  • Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
  • Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with loading and operating power injection.
  • Uses critical thinking skills.
  • Dialogs with patient/family.
  • Asks clarifying questions.
  • Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
  • Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
  • Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
  • Preps the patient for the procedure.
  • Demonstrates and understands sterile technique
  • Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Education and Communication
  • Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to starting of procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce, Discuss, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family members.
  • Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure.
  • Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
  • Provides patients with preparatory instruction and explanation of procedures.
  • Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology.
  • Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
  • Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.

Quality Control
  • Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits.
  • Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
  • Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as needed.
  • Studies that have been reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable.
  • Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS.
  • Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable.

Operations
  • Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the department in clean and orderly condition.
  • Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
  • Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered.
  • Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
  • Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
  • Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
  • Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
  • Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co-workers.
  • Ability to push / retrieve images from the MRI console to PACS.
  • Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
  • Ability to teach and mentor fellow MRI Techs.
  • Takes call when necessary
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Accredited Program Radiologic Science Required and
  • Minimum 3 years experience in MRI Required
  • ARRT-R - ARRT Radiography
  • ARRT-MR - ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imagin
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
  • BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Closing Statement
  • Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve.
  • If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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