Overview MRI Coordinator - Location; Javon Bea Hospital
- Pay Range: $35.85-$53.77
- Hours: 40
Shift differential for qualifying shifts (PM shift 15% of base pay, up to $4.50 per hour / Night shift 20% of base pay, up to $6.00/hour) We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning
Job Duties: - Oversees the daily operations of the MRI Department; plans, assigns, supervises and reviews work of staff involved in the delivery of MRI services.
- Responds to technical questions, concerns, and problems from MRI and other Mercy staff, including physicians.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems and coordinates with Manager and BioMed to ensure unplanned downtime is managed,
- Flexes as needed to cover shifts; includes evenings, nights, weekends; holidays and on call hours.
Requirements: - Graduate from an accredited radiography program or accredited MRI training program.
- Minimum Five (5) years MRI experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
- ARRT Radiography registration required if ARRT (MR)
- ARRT MRI or ARMRIT registration required
- Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Perform diagnostic MRI procedures and techniques as required by MRI Tech 2
- Is responsible for daily operational tasks such as: Patient flow, delegation of duties and assignment of tasks.
- Reports and documents MRI safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.
- Maintains smooth and efficient workflow in the MRI Department; is an active participant in scanning patients daily.
- Participates in and/or completes performance appraisals and meets regularly with partners to provide feedback.
- Responds to technical questions, concerns, and problems from MRI and other Mercy staff, including physicians.
- Troubleshoots equipment problems and coordinates with Manager and BioMed to ensure unplanned downtime is managed,
- Ensures adequate par levels of supplies and linen; reorders as necessary.
- Assists with medical record/image sharing as necessary.
- In collaboration with the Manager/Supervisor, ensures compliance with regulatory bodies; completes and submits required QA metrics. Helps to identify areas where improvement may be necessary.
- Assists Department Manager/Supervisor with training for new installations and upgrades to equipment and software for MRI as appropriate for site and licenses held.
- Interviews, hires and oversees orientation of new partners.
- Maintains training, competency, and orientation documents along with Supervisor
- Assists leadership with regular staff meetings.
- Maintains and renews accreditation for ACR and the state.
- Implements and monitors MRI safety measures to ensure safety of patients and staff and compliance with government regulatory requirements.
- Evaluates the accuracy and quality of scans and provides technical assistance to staff whenever necessary.
- Assists Manager/Supervisor in monitoring quality assurance program to conform to federal, state, local, and facility regulations and guidelines.
- Consults on work in progress to assure accuracy and completes work.
- Performs and trains specialized and more difficult procedures.
- Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field.
- Expert level knowledge of electronic medical record and PACS and imaging equipment
- Maintains policies and procedures for MRI dept with input from Director, Manager and Radiologists.
- Ensures proper staff scheduling to meet the needs of the department.
CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate from an accredited radiography program or accredited MRI training program.
Minimum Five (5) years MRI experience
Supervisory experience preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE ARRT Radiography registration required if ARRT (MR)
ARRT MRI or ARMRIT registration required
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
Leadership- Exhibits confidence in self and others; Accepts feedback form others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Judgement- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Neonate (birth - 28 days)
Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)
Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)
Adult (18 years - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years and older)
INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors
SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move patients using appropriate patient transfer equipment; gait belts, Hoyer lift, hovermat, slider boards, etc. Moving (pushing, pulling) patients in wheelchairs and patient carts. Equipment- moving (pushing and pulling) portable imaging equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Works independently, with limited direct supervision.
SUPERVISES Directly supervises partners in the MRI Department.
Provides clinical supervision of allied health students and radiology aides.