At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **_Candidates accepting a Full Time offer of employment are eligible for a $20,000 sign on incentive!_** **_Lead MRI Technologist (Tech)_** **_Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA_** **_Full Time, Days (On call not currently required, but subject to change)_** **Job Summary:** The MRI Lead Technologist performs MRI procedures and related techniques, producing diagnostic images for a licensed independent practitioner to interpret. The Lead Tech is responsible for managing the daily activities of technical personnel assigned to the MRI department, including trainings, staffing, education, and performance evaluations. **Essential Functions:** + Knowledge in workflows, procedures, operation, and processes of the MRI imaging modalities. + Selects appropriate MRI pulse sequences adhering to established protocols. + Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others. + Identifies, prepares, and administers medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. + Works closely with other modalities and departments under the direction of the Radiologist. **Education:** + Associate's from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited institute (preferred) **Licensure/Certification:** + Certification and Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Diagnostic Radiology with Advanced MRI (required) + Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care) **Experience:** + 1 year of experience in MRI department (required) + 2 years of experience in MRI department (preferred) + EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred) + Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) (preferred) Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com