Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the department manager, supervise technical staff and ancillary personnel, and coordinate all patient activities within the responsible modality. Assign work schedules for staff technologists and ancillary personnel. Assure that all patient examinations are performed per established protocols and demonstrate knowledge of the digital environment. Assures the correct patient is being imaged per hospital protocol of checking at least two patient identifiers before completing examination. Reviews patient documents for completeness. Review patient images for technical quality before archiving them for PACS and submitting them to the radiologists for interpretation. Ensure that all examinations have been charged correctly. Perform QA/QC on equipment, as needed and supervise all ACR and/or any governing agency standards required for assigned modality. Arrange for corrective and preventive maintenance on equipment as required. Prepare monthly reports, as needed. Ensure that quality assurance procedures for equipment are performed and documented. Start IV's and/or administer contrast media. Ensures that area-specific code carts are checked and tested daily. Provide resource assistance for personnel within the area. Perform patient examinations when required. Provide student technologists with the basic procedural concepts within responsible modality. Function as a liaison between the physicians and technologists. Monitor patient volume statistics and/or productivity data. Shares call responsibility for emergency examinations, as needed. Demonstrates appropriate computer skills. Also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and can assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the relevant information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the required care. Demonstrates knowledge and skill to appropriately communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors, and vendors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Knowledgeable of Radiation Safety ALARA principles and practice.
Performance Expectations:
ï‚· Leads staff in a positive work environment
ï‚· Accurately and in sufficient quantity, orders all Imaging Items required on a daily basis
ï‚· Accurately enters in to Lawson data to ensure payment of all bills.
ï‚· Advances the Imaging department within Forrest Health through leadership, collaboration and accountability.
ï‚· Schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage of the department
ï‚· Actively participates in Hospital functions ï‚· , Multitasks, and prioritizes workload to prevent delays in patient care
ï‚· Utilizes the ALRA principle on all exams performed.
ï‚· Actively shields and collimates when applicable.
ï‚· Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
ï‚· Troubleshot multiple pieces of radiology equipment, including but not limited to PACS, RIS, and X-Ray Equipment, by successfully opening help desk tickets and or calling the equipment vendor and recording the log ticket number. The said log ticket will be given to the Supervisor.
ï‚· Safely maintains the sterile field, and assists the Physician as needed with few, if any, errors.
ï‚· Successfully performs, documents and charges for EKG’s. Identifies patients who present for testing per organization procedures to ensure the correct test is performed on the correct customer.
ï‚· Properly identifies patients who present for testing.
ï‚· Explains the proper exam preparation to all patients scheduled and answers any questions the patient may have.
ï‚· According to Radiant Tip sheets, orders for testing should be appropriately placed in the hospital’s EMR system.
ï‚· Monitor supply levels and order supplies accordingly.
ï‚· Multitask and prioritize workload to prevent delays in patient care.
ï‚· Works efficiently within Excel and Microsoft Word to accomplish daily tasks
ï‚· Tolerates physically demanding tasks of moving equipment and patients, utilizing safety measures for oneself and/or the patient to prevent accidents.
ï‚· Accesses and utilizes EMR to provide competent patient care.
ï‚· Prints patient CDs, and correctly identifies the correct patient who receives the CD.
ï‚· Requests outside the film from another facility.
ï‚· Completes all Radiology consent forms before beginning a procedure and places them in the medical records bin for archiving—
Qualifications:
Education/Skills :
Graduate of an approved AMA school of radiologic technology. Maintain 12 category A CEUs yearly.
Work Experience:
Three years’ work experience as a staff technologist (Required). Two years of Supervisor experience (preferred).
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE
ï‚· Licensed with MS Department of Health (MSRT)
ï‚· American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT R.T. (R) Radiography
Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based required timeframe below
ï‚· Basic Life Support Within 30 Days of Employment Required
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
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