Radiology Technical Coordinator - Mammography (Full-Time, 8-Hour Day Shifts)

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
Works with supervisors and managers to schedule technical staffing for various diagnostic imaging modalities. Assists department manager with implementation of radiography equipment. This includes performing inservices for technical staff, documenting quality assurance (QA) efforts and organizing on-going support for DR (Direct Radiography) as related to PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems). Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents and faculty. Responsible for producing quality images following established departmental and QA protocols using independent judgment and initiative. Performs general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the department's standard of quality.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Arranges on-going training for staff relative to CR and DR (Direct Radiography).
• Compiles statistical and QA data as needed. Works with CR vendors and radiologist to set imaging parameter and protocols.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of supply requirements; makes recommendations concerning the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of equipment.
• Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents and faculty.
• Prepares and coordinates work schedules (including on-call, holiday sign-up and vacation sign-up). Previews timecards for accuracy.
• Prepares contrast media and recognizes and responds to allergic reactions to contrast media.
• Prepares patient for exam, i.e. identifying oneself, explaining procedures, confirming patient ID and checking correctness of the order
• Prepares room and equipment. Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports problems to the appropriate individual
• Produces quality images following established departmental and QA (Quality Assurance) protocols to include technique, views, position, proper labeling and patient ID (Identification)
• Reports problems concerning staffing requirements, work methods, staff morale etc., and recommend solutions as appropriate to supervisor.

Education Qualifications

• Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement

Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
• Ability to manage workflow and/or unit productivity
• Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the departmentsstandard of quality
• Ability to plan, organize, develop tactical plans and set priorities
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Knowledge of billing process
• Knowledge of Imaging processes and fluoroscopic techniques, methods and equipment
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
• Knowledge of radiation production, positioning and radiation safety

Licenses and Certifications

• CRT
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• ARRT-RTR - Reg Tech-Radiography ARRT

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination