Lead Radiology Technologist

Department

Radiology

Full Time

12699

Provides all aspects of quality imaging and patient care. In conjunction with the Radiology Department Manager, responsible for the day-to-day operations and duties in compliance with the radiology department and legal requirements.

• Complies with all essential duties and responsibilities of the radiology or nuclear medicine technologist.
• Incorporate the 5 P’s of Accountability (Presentism, Positive Attitude, Productivity, Pride and Patient Care) into leadership responsibilities
• Lead the radiology department in conjunction with the radiology department manager/director
• Ability to direct all radiology department staff including techs and other dept. support staff
• Monitor productivity, assign tasks as appropriate and act as a resource for team members and/or providers in hospital and clinic locations
• Work to maintain team member compliance of all radiology department procedures
• Monitor performance/productivity of the radiology tech assistants, aides and/or patient transporters
• Communicate directly with the clinical team and providers
• Respond immediately to urgent needs as required.
• Responsible for assisting with smooth patient flow
• Ensure electronic delivery of images to PACS
• Ensure documentation of exam details in EHR at the time of visit
• Ensure proper billing is documented for exam
• Assist with importing and exporting images to and from other facilities and prepare images for Health Information requests
• Adhere to Chinese Hospital and Radiology Department policies
• Act as a resource to clinical team for imaging technical and/or functional direction and support to employees and medical staff
• Assist management in prioritizing and monitoring daily imaging needs to ensure smooth and efficient workflow
• Monitor radiology department equipment for proper operation; report any technical difficulties to field service and management
• Provides input with employee hiring
• Assist with drafting of the schedule
• Monitor radiology department equipment for proper operation; report any technical difficulties to field service and management
• Protect patients, yourself and staff from radiation exposure by practicing sound procedures, which meet or exceed recommended industry standards.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Report immediately any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to department manager
• Maintain and re-stock radiology department supplies.
• Monitor daily check of crash cart and emergency trays in Radiology, MRI and Nuc Med exam rooms.
• Ensure monthly crash cart supply are checked and replaced any expiring crash cart supplies
• Demonstrates good working relationships at all levels.
• Plans and utilizes work time efficiently.
• Request, retrieve and track files to and from other departments or centers.
• Work closely with the Physician, PA, or NP to receive guidance and instruction for treating patients.
• Makes suggestions to improve work methods.
• Coordinate and/or assist with training of new employees.
• Work assignments may include weekday & weekend (AM) dayshift, (PM) night shift, (graveyard) evening shift or on call duty per hospital needs.
• Help in improving workflows and reviewing current policies
• Help with holding daily staff huddles in absence of departmental manager
• Help with quality assurance program in Radiology department.

• When assisting in clinic, refer to receptionist, imagining tech job descriptions for a list of duties and responsibilities, notify management of questions or concerns
• Assist with projects as directed by the radiology department manager
• Attend department and team meetings as required
• Attend Chinese Hospital and other continuing education classes as required
• RIS and PACS administrator, super user and trainer
• Responsible for releasing and/or updating exams & pricing in RIS in conjunction with department manager
• Assists with development of policies and procedures
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including TJC and CMS
• Assists with preparing radiology department for regulatory requirements.
• All other duties assigned