Assistant MR Safety Officer (MRSO) - Imaging Services
About the position Responsibilities • Review and manage MRI implant work queues; obtain and verify device/implant clearance; coordinate and facilitate remote programming with device manufacturers and clinicians. • Assist with delivering recurring MRI safety education to medical, technical, nursing, and ancillary staff; assist with conducting and documenting MRI safety rounds (Zones I-IV) and drills. • Assist with MRI safety event reviews, near-miss analyses, and incident investigations; assist with root-cause analysis; help recommend and track corrective/preventive actions; summarize and share trends with the System MRSO and leadership. • Implement and audit adherence to MR safety policies, screening processes, signage, access control, PPE, and emergency procedures; assist with policy updates aligned to current standards and vendor guidance. • Perform periodic audits of screening documentation, scanner room readiness, equipment safety checks, and device clearance workflows; close gaps with time-bound action plans. • Partner with managers, MRI physicist, MRI Medical Director, anesthesia, cardiology, and device reps to streamline workflows and reduce scan delays. • Maintain dashboards/metrics on implant-queue performance, education compliance, incident trends, and audit outcomes; present findings with recommendations. • Support readiness for internal/external audits and accreditation surveys related to MRI safety and quality. Requirements • Associate's degree or higher in Radiologic Technology or a closely related field from an accredited program. • ARRT (R) with post-primary MRI ARRT (MR) required. • Basic Life Support (BLS) required - American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA-recognized equivalent) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. • Minimum 3+ years of MRI experience. • Experience with implant/device clearance workflows and cross-department coordination preferred. Nice-to-haves • Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) certification preferred at hire; required within 1 year of hire. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job