Lead MRI Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

About Atria:

Atria is a membership-based preventive health care practice delivering cutting-edge primary and specialty care from the comfort of your home, at our practices in Palm Beach and New York, or wherever you are in the world.

We bring together a multidisciplinary team of renowned, in-house physicians to provide proactive, preventive, and precision-based care for Atria members and their families. We aim to optimize the lifespan and healthspan of all our members through meticulous screening and tailored interventions to prevent, reverse, or manage all major chronic diseases.

Each member’s care is led by a dedicated Chief Medical Officer who collaborates on your behalf with specialists in cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, gynecology, endocrinology, performance and movement, and more. Our exceptional clinicians also work closely with the 60+ members of the Atria Academy of Science & Medicine, top experts in their respective fields who are available for rapid consults, support, and referrals.

About the Role & Responsibilities

• Daily oversight and management of all MRI department Clinical, Technical and administrative tasks.

• Adheres to established Atria MRI Protocols and imaging techniques & standards of care.
• Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires
• Assumes responsibilities for all MRI department technical work, reviewing exams for quality, completeness, Exam ordered, checking previous reports/ Dicom File uploads, documents information from and communicates with Reading institutions for routine and Stat reads. Reviews Images for quality and informs referring physicians of Critical findings.
• Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
• Keeps records of daily Quality assurance, preventative maintenance and calibrations as needed,
• Orders and maintains par levels of inventory for Consumables and other MRI department supplies
• Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the department, Must be able to work extended hours when necessary.
• Reports all malfunctioning equipment of assigned areas to Field Service engineer, notifies radiology director.
• Must have knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to MRI exams and equipment.
• Develops/processes images /CDs when requested.
• Update other departments Care Coordination, ACP’s, Clinicians of MRI department shortages or disruption of service
• Manage MRI Department according to standards set forth by local, regional, and national entities ACR , DOH, ARRT
• Schedules physicist appointments for Quarterly / Annual equipment acceptance testing, Engages in technical troubleshooting of Radiology IT issues with Athena, Ambra, Power share and other Atria platforms and escalates to the responsible personnel for resolution.Retrieve, download prior exams, Upload reports to Athena

• Perform a variety MRI procedures and functions that require independent judgment and ingenuity with minimal supervision, on members/patients of all age groups.

Core Skills:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Effective communication skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Desire for personal growth and readiness to tackle challenges
• Strong attention to detail
• Team-oriented

Requirements

• Previous experience with Siemens 3.0T Systems required
• 5-10 years of experience, previous supervisory experience preferred
• Must be a graduate from an accredited radiography school or hospital-based program.
• Registration with Florida Dept. of Health as licensed Radiologic Technologist
• Technologist must be certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist

(ARRT)MR certified. Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies. Current standards are 24 ECE credits over a two-year period depending on year of birth.

• BLS certification through the (AHA) American Heart Association is required or must be

completed with 90 days of hire.

• IV certification preferred or by completion of 6-months’ orientation.
• MRI safety certification level 2 required yearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• MRSO/ MRSE certification from American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety

Benefits

At Atria, we are proud to offer every member of the Atria team:

• Excellent health and wellness benefits, 100% paid by Atria effective date of hire
• Flexible Time Off
• 401k contributions and 4% match starting after 6 months
• Opportunity to participate in continuing medical education programs for maintenance of Continued Medical Education and CEUs for professional licensure
• Fitness Perks including Wellhub +
• Time to give back and make an impact in underserved communities