MRI Lead Radiographer

MRI Lead Radiographer

You will be the leader, the guide and team mentor that ensures the successful provision of MRI services to our client’s patients. Our client is a leading, world renowned Private Hospital with a reputation for continuous investment in leading edge equipment and services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic + clinical leadership resulting in the delivery of an efficient, effective, quality assured + patient centred MRI service.
• Carry out both general + highly complex MRI to a high standard.
• Organise, plan + prioritise departmental workload.
• Ensure the effective utilisation of all the resources allocated to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging service.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day quality of the service provided, to include customer service + technical / Clinical aspects.
• Contribute to the developing and implementing of operational policies, protocols + guidelines.
• Advise on equipment selection, decision making on purchase, replacement or upgrading.
• Contribute to preparing of plans for the MRI service – monitor + report on the implementation. Implement + maintain accurate information systems for clinical.
• Manage use of consumables efficiently.
• Implement a continuous learning programme for all the staff to keep up to date on MRI Safety issues.
• Co-ordinate on the rotation of staff through the Radiography Department to ensure an adequate number of cross trained staff are available
• Be responsible for Quality and Health Safety Management within MRI area.

• Have a working knowledge of HIQA, EPA & JCI Accreditation Standards as they apply to the role.
• Participate in staff planning, recruitment and selection of staff.

Qualifications & Experience:
CORU Registration is essential
A minimum of 5 years Specialist experience as an MRI Practitioner.
Ideally, possess a recognised postgraduate course in MRI.