Rad Clinical Coordinator (Full Time) Abington Jefferson Health

Job Details

Full Time

Job Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Radiology Manager, this position will maintain ~60% clinical duties, with the remainder of time spent in coordinating departmental operations and providing guidance to staff.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Operates imaging equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes

• Monitors patient condition during imaging procedures, alerting the physician of any complications.

Provides radiologists with high-quality images to aid in diagnosis

• Complies with all imaging safety regulations

• Properly positions patients and imaging equipment prior to procedures. Administers oral or

injected contract prior to procedures when necessary.

• Creates and maintains reports regarding patient data and radiologic treatment records

• Responsible for maintaining high quality imaging procedures produced by staff technologists.

Conducts on-going reviews to ensure quality of work, including conducting reviews for Quality

Assurance reports.

• Responsible for precepting new staff, developing staff and facilities to meet new and existing needs

• Organizes and coordinates services provided, oversees operations in accordance with hospital’s

policies and procedures

• Monitors and controls patient flow to optimize unit productivity. Assures that departmental policy

and procedure standards are implemented in all aspects of operation.

• Assists with departmental staffing schedules in order to ensure appropriate turnaround times are consistently maintained

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Radiology

Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications, ability to utilize imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Image Production and Evaluation

 Knowledge of radiographic equipment and processes, ability to use this knowledge to review and evaluate images generated in order to ensure their adequate quality for diagnostic activities.

Medical Equipment Management

Knowledge of the equipment used in clinical diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, ability to select,

procure, maintain, and quality check and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related

policies.

Coaching Others

Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods, ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or

teams in learning and improving effectiveness

Radiology Safety

Knowledge of radiation safety regulations, principles, techniques and nuclear materials handling, ability

to apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues

Radiology Policy and Ethics Compliance

Knowledge of radiology and applicable laws and regulations governing proper materials storage,

handling and disposal as well as radiology-related conduct, ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in

diverse situations.

Teamwork

Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team

Quality Management

Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to

maximize operating room efficiency and productivity

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

Associates degree may apply. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

AND

Experience:

5+ years of related experience

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

ARRT, RDMS, or NMTCB required. Advanced Certifications Modality specific preferred, Examples MRSO,

RVT, PET, CT, M

Obtain IV certification as necessary and administer contrast agent as required

Additional Information

May require travel between Jefferson sites

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address

2701 Blair Mill Road, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality