Radiology Tech Lead

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Radiologic Technologist Lead will provide radiology services while providing exceptional care to patients in a busy, high-paced orthopedic setting. Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of Radiology technicians and oversees Information Technology and Medical Supply management. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Lead and supervise imaging staff, including technologists, assistants, and support personnel  
• Manage daily workflow, prioritize tasks, and assign duties to staff 
• Assist with scheduling imaging procedures, verify patient information, and ensure smooth patient flow 
• Train new staff, mentor existing staff, and ensure competency in imaging procedures 
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment, ensure proper calibration, and report malfunctions  
• Assess patients, prepare them for imaging procedures, and provide patient education and comfort 
• Ensure proper image quality, maintain patient safety, and comply with relevant regulations and protocols 
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals 
• Perform x-ray examinations on patients; confirm the appropriate exam has been ordered; prepare patients for x-ray; obtain risk of pregnancy information from female patients; determine appropriate exposure factors on x-ray equipment 
• Operate processing equipment; review images for accuracy; submit images to providers for review; complete procedures while maintaining quality of work within an established time frame 
• Perform routine radiographic examinations while practicing radiation safety (ALARA) procedures 
• All other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

• Completion of an approved course of study in Radiologic Technology. 
• R.R.T. registration in Diagnostic Radiography. 
• Ability to work with a diversity of patients in orthopedics. 
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as a member of a healthcare team. 
• Experience working with electronic medical record systems and picture archiving and communications systems (PACS). 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Typical business office environment  
• Possibility of local travel  
• Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing  
• Frequent standing, walking and sitting  
• Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more  
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus  
• Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job 

Requirements

Position requires travel between Inverness and Aurora locations