Lead QA Tech

Responsible for the direct supervision of the imaging staff and patient flow in an assigned specialty area of imaging services in coordination with the Imaging Manager.

• Supervises technical staff and students assigned to unit in areas of patient assignment film quality and work schedule.

• Inspects and maintains equipment.

• Instructs staff in the classroom and in the clinical area of IMRIS & IMRIS Safety.

• Functions as a floor manager and coordinates patient flow.

• Develops and implements quality assurance procedures and maintains manuals.

• Maintains inventory and manages supplies and resources.

• Assists in the overall supervision of the technical staff.

• Ensures record keeping and documentation is maintained as required.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $34.61 - $55.38 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Experienced candidate(s) should have completed MRI training/competency via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
• Inexperienced candidate(s) at a minimum, must be certified in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Sonography, or Vascular Sonography.
• Associate's Degree preferred, but not required.

Experience: MRI experience preferred but not required.

Licensure

• Experienced candidate(s) must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
• Inexperienced candidate(s) must be registered in X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy by one or more of the following agencies: "ARRT - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; ARDMS - The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, or NMTCB - The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board."
• MRI Certification via the ARRT or ARMRIT must be successfully completed within 9 months of hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 100lbs. May be exposed to radiation?

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