MRI Technologist, QA Specialist
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
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.
Flexible hours 36-40/week (Hybrid) - Weekdays only
Minimum pay: $52/hr (additional pay commensurate with experience).
Reporting to the MRI Quality Assurance Manager the MRI Quality Assurance specialist will assist with the MRI Quality Assurance program by collecting data implementing new protocols and provide appropriate education to the staff. Assist in facilitating programs are based on the principle of delivering care appropriate to all ages of the patients served in the department. Collaborates with the MRI Quality Manager staff and radiologists to ensure exam protocols patient care processes and image quality are optimized.
- Demonstrates proficiency all MRI exams including Vascular and Chest imaging MRI imaging equipment techniques and procedures for each vendor and software platforms.
-Interfaces with technologists from all MRI imaging sites including but not limited to MGH Main Campus Chelsea Waltham and Assembly Row.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for facilitating a comprehensive quality improvement program within the radiology department.
Responsible for facilitating the modality quality assurance program across the MGB enterprise. Aids in developing assessing implementing and monitoring all image quality to ensure consistent standardized high-quality imaging is delivered. Assists in educating staff technologists on modality imaging technology exam protocols and procedures. Recognizes and implements actions related to quality concerns and performance.
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. Perform imaging as needed. Assist in oversight of modality quality control procedures and accreditation of applicable equipment per regulatory guidelines.
-Collect data implement new protocols provide education to staff in efforts to improve quality within the department. Collaborates with site modality operations and vendors to support application training to ensure consistency of imaging and staff messaging.
-Collaborate with leadership staff and radiologists to ensure exam protocols patient care processes and image quality are optimized. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to review systems identify quality issues and propose solutions to correct quality errors.
-Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and work with vendors to resolve technical problems. Posses a basic understanding of DICOM Networks and Image distribution
-Function as technologist to maintain optimal direct patient care skills and imaging skills
-Provides radiation protection where applicable and patient safety practices in accordance with prescribed safety standards; records digital images as directed for radiologist interpretation
-Ability to adapt to multiple work environments and flexibility to support multiple locations across the enterprise
Qualifications
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
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Magnetic Resonance Imaging R.T.(MR)(ARRT)
Experience
MRI 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)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$38.30 - $56.59/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.