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Flexible hours 36-40/week

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:

Summary:

Responsible 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:

Associate's 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)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%)

Remote Type
Onsite

Work Location
175 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$38.30 - $56.59/Hourly

Grade
6

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