MRI Lead

Company: Banner Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Primary City/State:Gilbert, ArizonaDepartment Name: MRI-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical Care $10,000 Sign-on incentive offered with 12 months experience; requires a 1 year commitment Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Arizona is a year-round destination. Sunny skies and low humidity prevail 300 days a year across the state. From awesome natural wonders to culinary treats, tribal lands, vibrant cities, world-class resorts, renowned golfing and historic Western towns, there are some truly breathtaking moments to be had in the Grand Canyon State. Schedule Details: General schedule will be 5 days per week-hours may vary, but generally 7a-3:30p. Shifts may vary based on departmental and daily needs. Some call requirement, holiday and weekend rotation may be required at times. Hired candidate will be required to cover staffing vacancies on a consistent basis, due to PTO, sick calls, and unanticipated eventsPreferred qualifications: Two years' hospital experience as an MRI Technologist required. Some leadership experience strongly preferred. Looking for an excellent communicator, flexible, able to multi-task, very strong attention to detail, strong commitment to high quality, patient-focused care, forward thinking, with a high level of compassion for team members and patients.Specific job details: Responsibilities include performing MRI on all scanners on campus, being a clinical expert in MRI, working in a Team Lead capacity with time card management and scheduling staff, ACR accreditation, assisting with protocols and installation of new equipment across campus, and covering staffing vacancies on an as needed basisUnit/ Position/ Team: Inpatient/Outpatient Imaging in a complex environment with significant investment in the campus and people. Within the next 18 months there will be 5 magnets at our campus. Candidate will assist with ACR accreditation, protocols and installation of new equipment across campus. Additional Details Day in the life: Will work primarily in the MRI environment in a complex multi-specialty environment at a campus strongly focused on Cancer Care and Women and Infant ServicesEquipment used: Within the next 18 months we will have 3 new 1.5T Siemens Vida magnets, 1 Siemens 3T Vida magnet, and 1 newly upgraded 3T GE magnet at this campusNumber of staff they will be working with: Primarily with approximately 8 MRI Technologists, within a staff of approximately 90 team members across all modalitiesNumber of patients they will see daily: Approximately 3-10, depending on the dayExperience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center. With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 176 private rooms, eight operating suites, a 37-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center. Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve. About Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including Stem Cell Transplantation and comprehensive Head & Neck cancer care. Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 50 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more. Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care. Job Description POSITION SUMMARYThis position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.2. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.4. Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments.5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.6. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Participates on committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required, as applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in MRI required. BLS certification required.This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3+ years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHealth care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy

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