Radiology Quality Improvement Specialist - MRI Research
Radiology Quality Improvement Specialist - MRI Research
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Quality Improvement Specialist MRI Research works as part of a multidisciplinary team following established policies and procedures and is responsible for safely operating and training research personnel to acquire research images on imaging equipment.Participates in the day-to-day technical activities of a wide range of human and animal imaging research projects being conducted in the Radiology Research Imaging Core. Responsibilities include assistance in the implementation of radiology research imaging protocols in collaboration with Principal Investigators Research Assistants Clinical Managers Physicists Applications Specialists and QA Specialists.
Facilitates imaging protocol development on scanners in accordance with IRB and IACUC approved protocols and imaging manuals. Generates training documents to ensure accurate and consistent imaging acquisition and processing for longitudinal research results.
Daily operational tasks may include scheduling exams in Epic and Research Percipio monitoring data transfer to Research PACS assigning images to Principal Investigators and team and obtaining safety reads by radiologists.
Working independently but under the general supervision of the Director orders laboratory supplies equipment and services as needed.
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Does this position require Patient Care
- Yes
Essential Functions
- Provide data consultation and staff support to clinical operational process improvement individuals patient safety individuals etc.
- Collect data implement new protocols provide education to staff in efforts to improve quality within the department
- Collaborate with leadership staff and radiologists to ensure exam protocols patient care processes and image quality are optimized
- Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and work with vendors to resolve technical problems
- Function as technologist to maintain optimal direct patient care skills and imaging skills
- Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards; records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation
Education
- Associates Degree Health Science required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
- No
Licenses and Credentials
- Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Various Issuers preferred
- Heartsaver CPR AED CPR - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT-MR - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) required
Experience
- Radiology Technologist experience with multiple patient populations 5-7 years required
- Quality experience 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to guide teach and motivate others.
- Good business acumen and analytical skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
