The Chief Technologist is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administrative duties ensuring efficient workflow of the section; compliance with budgetary policy; ensuring the highest quality diagnostic examinations; and compliance of State/Federal/Joint Commission regulations, department/hospital policies and procedures, objectives and philosophy.  The Chief is accountable for the efficient patient throughput and 24-hr supervisory responsibility of department and of all departmental staff member’s scheduling, technical guidance, and performance improvement.  The chief technologist position involves performing diagnostic/job duties as required of an MRI technologist at a level that will require no supervision of technical details. 

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Performs all duties of Level I, II & III technologist. 

• Supervises imaging services, including performance or supervision of tests, and daily management of assigned personnel.  

• Assists in compilation of statistical data for departmental evaluation purposes.  

• Contributions to the preparation of the annual departmental budget and development of administrative and operational policies, procedures, and regulations.  

• Responsible for hire, discipline, and promotion of department staff. 

• Obtains and examines the diagnostic orders for appropriateness to the type of exam ordered and any special notes or comments. 

• Coordinate/manage scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures.  

• Collaborates in the development of in-service training for departmental staff.  

• Completes yearly performance appraisals for the staff and handles requests for merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS