Work Shift:
Please see job description for details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC014235 MRI Technology
Summary:
Monday-Friday (40 hours/week) with variable hours
Additional Information:
The Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) serves as the subject matter expert and leader for MRI safety, quality, and regulatory compliance within the Arkansas Children's organization. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive MRI safety program while supporting high-quality, patient-centered imaging services.
The MRSO collaborates with radiologists, physicists, technologists, HTM, facilities, and leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant MRI operations across all ACH campuses. This position also leads quality improvement initiatives, supports staff education, and promotes a culture of safety across all MRI environments.
Required Education:
Associate's Degree in a related field of study.
Recommended Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Required Work Experience:
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
BLS for Healthcare Providers - AHA - American Heart Association, Magnetic Resource Safety Officer (MRSO) - American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS)
Recommended Certifications:
1 of the following certifications is required - , ARRT - R.T.(R)(MR) - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), MRI Technologist Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
Description
Serves as the MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) and institutional resource for MRI safety, ensuring compliance with MRI safety standards, regulations, and accrediting body requirements (e.g., ACR, DNV, state, and federal guidelines).
Develops, implements, and maintains MRI safety policies, procedures, protocols, and emergency preparedness plans, including MRI zoning, screening processes, access control, ferromagnetic safety, quench events, fire response, and code situations.
Leads MRI safety and quality improvement initiatives by investigating safety events and near misses, developing corrective action plans, monitoring safety and quality metrics, analyzing data and trends, and implementing process improvements.
Supports accreditation readiness and continuous regulatory compliance through ongoing monitoring, documentation, survey preparation, and participation in organizational performance improvement activities.
Maintains clinical competency and performs MRI procedures as needed to support patient care, operational needs, and workflow efficiency.
Collaborates with physicians, nursing, anesthesia, facilities, biomedical engineering, and other interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and appropriate MRI services.
Supports departmental operations through workflow optimization, scheduling coordination, patient throughput initiatives, equipment oversight, troubleshooting, and coordination of maintenance activities.
Develops, coordinates, and delivers MRI safety education, orientation, annual competency training, and ongoing staff development programs.
Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert for MRI technologists, students, and other staff, promoting best practices in MRI safety and quality.
Leads or participates in MRI Safety Committee activities and other multidisciplinary committees, projects, and organizational initiatives.
Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence through leadership, communication, and evidence-based practice.
Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
Arkansas Children's (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.
Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.
For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael - Business Operations Manager
"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst
"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator
"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant
"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant
Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
