Mobile MRI Team Leader
Location: Boone, North Carolina | Full-Time | Days, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Why You'll Love Working Here
As the Mobile MRI Team Leader at UNC Health Appalachian, you'll combine advanced imaging expertise with team leadership to deliver the diagnostic information our care teams depend on, while guiding and supporting your fellow MRI technologists. You'll be part of a mission-driven health system committed to patient safety, quality outcomes, teamwork, and professional growth.
Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, Boone offers the perfect blend of community, culture, and outdoor adventure.
- Compensation: Starting at $36.64 per hour, based on education and experience.
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts.
What You'll Do as a Mobile MRI Team Leader
- Perform MRI imaging procedures, integrating scientific knowledge and technical skill to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
- Provide direct and indirect patient care that meets each patient's individual needs with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, colleagues, and leadership across the care team.
- Respond quickly and accurately to emergencies and changes in patient condition.
- Deliver care that supports top-tier outcomes for patient experience, quality, and safety.
- Adhere to UNC Health Appalachian policies, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior, practicing within the scope of your license.
- Work under general supervision while assisting coworkers, patients, and families within your scope of practice.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited radiologic technology education program; ARRT or CNMT registered.
- Experience:
- Six months of supervised clinical MRI scanning experience, and an Associate degree in an allied health field, or a Bachelor's degree and certification in another clinical field with six months of supervised clinical MRI scanning experience.
- Ability to complete the MRI orientation program.
- Licensure/Certifications:
- ARRT-MR required within 2 years of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at time of hire.
- ACLS and PALS certification required within one year of hire.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication skills; ability to work within the chain of command using positive verbal and non-verbal techniques.
- Competence in delivering safe, effective patient care within the limits of license, certifications, and hospital policy.
- Knowledge of the continuum of care provided in the patient care department.
- Exceptional customer service for patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Physical & Work Environment
- Continuous standing and walking, often 8+ hours per shift; frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, turning, and reaching.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 50+ lbs, and frequently mobilize patients.
- Frequent hand, finger, and wrist repetition; near visual acuity and close eye work.
- Possible exposure to ionizing/nonionizing radiation (including x-ray and microwave).
- Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazards from electrical/mechanical equipment.
- Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays); on-call required.
What Sets Us Apart
- Career Growth: Structured advancement pathways, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing development through our Career Pathways Program.
- Impactful Work: As the Mobile MRI Team Leader at UNC Health Appalachian, you'll guide a skilled imaging team and help deliver the diagnostic accuracy that shapes patient care across our three community hospitals and specialty centers, including the Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center.
- Community & Lifestyle: Boone ranks among the best small towns in America, offering outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported.
Ready to lead an imaging team where precision meets compassion? Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian and make a lasting impact on our community.
About UNC Health Appalachian
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.
UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.
Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact [email protected].
Location: UNC Health Appalachian · Mobile MRI
Schedule: Full-time, Days, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
