Lead MRI Technologist / MRI Coordinator

Job Title: Lead MRI Technologist / MRI Coordinator
Location: Newton, KS
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Placement
Department: Diagnostic Imaging – Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Schedule: 8-Hour Day Shifts | 80 Hours per Pay Period
Pay Range: $32.67–$46.13/hour, based on experience
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
Retention Bonus: $10,000 after 2 years of employment, contingent upon satisfactory performance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead MRI Technologist / MRI Coordinator to join a hospital-based Diagnostic Imaging team in Newton, Kansas.

In this role, you will provide leadership and operational support for MRI services while delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient-centered care. Working closely with the Director of Imaging and under the supervision of the Imaging Department Medical Director, you will help coordinate departmental activities, support staff development, implement process improvements, and maintain high standards of MRI safety and imaging quality.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced MRI Technologist with a strong clinical background and previous leadership experience who is ready to take on greater departmental responsibilities. The position offers a consistent daytime schedule, competitive compensation, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a $10,000 retention bonus after two years of satisfactory employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI examinations in accordance with established imaging protocols, physician orders, and departmental standards.
• Support the Director of Imaging in coordinating daily MRI operations, departmental activities, and workflow efficiency.
• Assist with staff meetings, training initiatives, professional development, and departmental process improvement efforts.
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership to MRI technologists, promoting consistent imaging practices and quality patient care.
• Ensure compliance with MRI safety protocols, including patient screening, equipment safety, and adherence to established regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with the contracted research organization, AMR, to coordinate MRI-related research activities and ensure compliance with applicable research protocols.
• Support the planning and coordination of MRI-related departmental events, projects, and operational initiatives.
• Monitor imaging quality and patient safety practices, identifying opportunities to improve departmental performance and patient outcomes.
• Prepare patients for MRI examinations, explain procedures, address concerns, and promote patient comfort throughout the imaging process.
• Maintain accurate patient records, imaging documentation, and departmental files while protecting confidential patient information.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Assist in maintaining an organized, safe, and efficient MRI environment while supporting departmental quality assurance initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, with additional education or training in radiologic technology.
• Radiologic Technology Education: Graduation from an approved School of Radiologic Technology or an equivalent educational program.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of MRI experience, including at least 1 year of experience in a Lead MRI Technologist position.
• MRI Certification: Current ARRT certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), required at the time of candidate submission.
• Radiography Certification: Current ARRT registration in Radiography.
• Licensure: Active Radiologic Technologist license issued by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
• Certifications: Current CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Additional Registries: Must maintain any additional registries required for the assigned imaging modality.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of MRI procedures, medical terminology, imaging protocols, patient positioning, and MRI safety requirements.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to support departmental operations, coordinate staff activities, and contribute to training and process improvement initiatives.
• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and professional communication skills.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain accurate records and safeguard confidential patient and departmental information.

Preferred Qualifications

• MRI Safety Officer Certification.
• Previous experience coordinating MRI department operations, staff training, or workflow improvement initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with imaging leadership, radiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Familiarity with MRI-related clinical research activities, research protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting quality assurance, patient safety initiatives, and imaging department performance improvement.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered imaging services.