Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. TOA concentrates on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system which allow our patients to live their best life. Ninety plus years later we are advancing the practice of orthopaedic surgery throughout the state.

There are a number of reasons why TOA is an employer of choice; here are a few of them:

Stability- TOA has been in Middle Tennessee since 1926 and has expanded to nearly 20 locations!

Impact- TOA’s team members use our careers – whether in our clinics or our business office – to make a positive difference in the community by building relationships and helping patients live their best life.

Work Environment- The TOA team focuses on fostering an excellent working environment; one of positivity, collaboration, job satisfaction, and engagement.

Total Rewards- TOA offers competitive salaries based on the current Middle Tennessee wage market, plus a comprehensive suite of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Paid Time Off, and more. Our 401(k) plan provides a company match, safe harbor match and profit sharing match to go along with your contributions.

The Lead MRI Technologist will set the standard regarding providing exceptional MRI images for TOAs patients, works diligently to establish a collaborative work environment, and provides valuable support for the Director of MRI. The Lead MRI Technologist will focus their efforts on a number of areas, including:

Imaging:

• Provides excellent patient care and customer service. Beginning before the image takes place, the Lead MRI Technologist will effectively interview patients to explain MRI procedures and to obtain a detailed history of the patient’s pertinent medical information, and works to put the patient at ease
• Using all of the necessary information, conducts the MRI examination ensuring all safety and medical efficacy standards are met, including strictest confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines
• Monitors the patient throughout the course of the MRI to ensure the optimal patient care and imaging quality is maintained
• Enters all required information in TOAs EHR and PACS systems to ensure proper workflow and radiologic interpretation. Will also notify physicians and other clinicians of critical findings in a timely basis

Collaborative work environment:

• Provides leadership in the daily work environment, ensuring a culture of cooperation, effective communication, and teamwork
• Works exceptionally well with fellow technologists for efficiency and to insure proper patient flow
• Assists the front desk answering phones and scheduling as needed
• Assists with ACR accreditations and the maintenance of QA records

Assists the MRI Leadership

• Will work closely with the Director to ensure adequate staffing and scheduling, adherence to the TOA workplace policies, and to provide guidance and insights on best practices
• Assists in training new personnel
• Adjusts staffing to cover for vacations, illness etc. for all sites, and will work
• Fills in at other MRI facilities and various shifts as needed
• Assists with implementation of new policies and procedures
• Runs missing ticket reports, directs the correction of missing tickets and reconciles with coders

The successful candidate for our Lead MRI Technologist will have these experiences and qualifications:

• Completion of A.S., B.S. or certificate in Radiologic technology
• Registered in MRI
• Excellent patient services skills including working with claustrophobic patients
• Exceptional communication skills, being able to effectively communicate with patients, but also importantly, being able to communicate with multiple employee levels within TOA
• Dependable and capable of adjusting schedules to meet workload demands and staffing demands
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and Medical terminology, MRI safety practices, quality control and quality assurance
• Demonstrated proficiency in the knowledge of MRI principles and pulse sequences
• Consistent success in properly positioning patients and program imaging to ensure high quality and accurate MRI examinations
• Demonstrated ability to recognize pathology and adjust scanning parameters
• Demonstrated knowledge of EHR and PACs knowledge, with NextGen experience preferred
• This position will require sitting for long periods of time, and also stooping, bending and stretching for equipment and lifting said equipment from shelf to table and back.
• Employee should be able to assist patients to and from table including assisting them up from a lying position.