Radiology Quality Assurance Specialist - MRI Research

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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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.

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($20,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Flexible schedule (4x10 onsite or 5x8 with one remote day)

This position is responsible for facilitating a comprehensive quality improvement program within the radiology department. Previous experience as a licensed imaging technologist is required for this position.

Starting rate/new grad rate: $48/hr

The Quality Assurance 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

Does this position require Patient Care?

• Yes

• 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

• Associate's Degree Health Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

• 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

• Radiology Technologist experience with multiple patient populations 5-7 years required
• Quality experience 2-3 years preferred

• 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.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+…