MRI Technologist, Team Lead, Outpatient

MRI Team Lead

UVA Imaging is seeking an experienced and motivated MRI Team Lead to oversee daily MRI operations and support a high-performing imaging team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This leadership role combines clinical expertise, staff coordination, patient care excellence, and operational oversight to ensure efficient and high-quality MRI services. UVA Imaging has four outpatient imaging centers located in Charlottesville VA.

Charlottesville strikes a rare balance: it's large enough to offer amenities, dining, and culture, yet small enough to avoid the stress and sprawl of major metropolitan areas. Commutes are short, traffic is manageable, and you can spend more time actually living your life.

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Position Summary

The MRI Team Lead is responsible for supervising day-to-day MRI department workflow, supporting technologists, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborating with radiologists and physicians. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with advanced MRI knowledge and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily MRI department operations during day shift hours
• Lead MRI technologists and support staff to maintain workflow efficiency
• Ensure compliance with MRI safety standards, accreditation requirements, and departmental policies
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, training, onboarding, and performance support
• Perform high-quality MRI procedures while maintaining patient comfort and safety
• Troubleshoot equipment and workflow issues in collaboration with service vendors and leadership
• Monitor image quality and ensure adherence to established protocols
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and patient satisfaction goals
• Collaborate with radiologists, nursing staff, and referring providers to optimize patient care

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an MRI Technologist

Education:

• Must have a minimum associate's degree in Radiology or be a graduate of an accredited two-year radiology program.

License/Certification Requirements:

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT) and maintain current valid registration from ARRT or ARMIT. MR advanced registration through ARRT or ARMIT is required upon hire.

At UVA Imaging, our mission is to provide each patient with quality, personalized care in a comfortable setting while offering referring physicians imaging services that accommodate their most specific needs. We combine the comfort and convenience of outpatient care with the expertise and innovation of the University of Virginia Health System.

Our Guiding Principles:

• Image - Integrity is the fair and honest benchmark by which we make decisions and take actions, in every situation, every day.
• Making a Difference - We distinguish our services by combining the comfort and convenience of outpatient imaging care with the innovation and expertise of University of Virginia Health System.
• Accountability - We lead by example, insisting on ownership and responsibility for the services and care that we provide.
• Growth - We are committed to meeting the evolving and expanding imaging needs of those we serve.
• Excellence - We strive to do our best at all times by creating a quality driven, patient-centered, employee empowered and safe workplace.

Serving patients in over 60+ communities in 18 states, OIA is an imaging center management & development operation that is committed to delivering an affordable diagnostic imaging option without compromising customer convenience, care, technology or results. We are always recruiting for talented individuals who are dedicated to excellent patient care and the highest level of customer service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.