MRI Supervisor

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Category: Radiology
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating
Req: 18463
FTE: 1

Radiology

1.0 FTE, 10 Hour Rotating Shift

At Stanford Children’s Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. 

Oversees day to day operations of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or CT procedures including patient flow and quality of MRI images.  Responsible for monitoring images, assuring high quality following established departmental and Quality Assurance (QA) protocols using independent judgment and initiative. Provides input back to staff regarding individual image quality. Provides data relative to image quality to staff for QA purposes. Performs general and specialized MRI procedures which meet the department’s standard of quality as required. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring/firing, scheduling, performance evaluations, quality reviews, timecard reconciliations, staff education, coaching, development, support and promotion of customer relations, and monitoring of activities to ensure performance standards are achieved.  

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.  They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).

  • Supervises day-to-day operations of MRI and/or CT unit. Reviews task, sets priorities and revises workflow to effectively facilitate customer and departmental needs.

  • Functions as PACs superuser, providing instruction and assistance to staff.

  • Complies statistical and QA data as needed. Reviews exam for quality, providing input back to staff regarding technical factors, and need to repeat images.

  • Maintains exam protocols in order to assure maximized exam quality and, as appropriate, exposure levels, minimizing the need to repeat imaging.

  • Coordinates with personnel of other departments with regard to patient and/or staff related problems. Notifies appropriate personnel of supply requirements; makes recommendations concerning the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of equipment.

  • Notifies appropriate personnel of supply requirements; makes recommendations concerning the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of equipment.

  • Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents and faculty.

  • Performs supervisory functions for the assigned program, section or unit by interviewing and recommending the hiring of new staff members; providing or arranging for training for subordinates; evaluating subordinates' performance; and recommending personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, or disciplinary action to ensure adequate and competent staffing.

  • Revises, develops and implements departmental procedures; communicate necessary changes to affected staff and departments.

  • Actively participates in departmental meetings.

  • Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic system.

  • Works closely with Department leadership to meet departmental and hospital goals including budget targets.  

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement 

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience including one year of work-lead or supervisory experience 

License/Certificate: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists -Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MRI)

-OR-

American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.

  • Knowledge of Imaging processes, techniques, methods and equipment.

  • Knowledge of billing process.

  • Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirement related to the functional area.

  • Ability to provide radiographic services to the developmental ages of patients.

  • Ability to identify and assess situations responding in appropriate manner by following protocol, procedures, channel of communication.

  • Ability to assess and interpret appropriate data relative to age and to provide care as needed.

  • Ability to identify problem situations considering all perspectives in terms of scope and consequences and directs to appropriate level.

  • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.

  • Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population, strong customer service skills, demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations.

  • Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans and sets priorities.

  • Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate work results.

  • Ability to manage budgets and expenses.

  • Ability to manage workflow and/or unit productivity.

  • Ability to work effectively through and with others.

  • Skills: Strong clinical skills to assume staff technologist duties as needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $160,451.20 to $181,948.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, LPCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.