Acute Radiology Lead

Banner Health Corporate; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health Corporate is seeking an Evening Lead in Radiology to provide clinical support and leadership during non-day shifts at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. The role emphasizes staff mentoring, workflow optimization, and adherence to departmental policies to ensure high-quality patient care.

This position requires ARRT certification, state licensure, and BLS, with multi-modality capabilities and a focus on safety and cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from an approved Radiologic Technology program or equivalent
• Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure
• Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable
• Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography)
• BLS certification required
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant imaging modality and coordination

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support during evening operations and oversee department workflow
• Coordinate resources and ensure safe, efficient patient care and service delivery
• Mentor staff and participate in performance evaluations and training
• Contribute to quality improvement, QA/QC activities and policy interpretation
• Assist in staffing decisions and ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining patient care standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical supervision

Problem solving

Patient care

Education

Radiologic Technology certificate/diploma

ARRT certification

State licensure

Tools

ARRT certification

MRI coordination

Radiology modalities knowledge

Job description

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona Department Name: Radiology-Diagnostic-Hosp Work Shift: Evening Job Category: Clinical Care Banner Health believes leadership matters. We look for people who share our vision making health care easier, so life can be better. Our leaders are at the front of the health care transformation, planning the future of Banner Health. Location: 1400 S Dobson Road, Mesa AZ, 85202 Schedule: 2 week rotating schedule. Mon-Thurs 1300-2330, Tues-Fri 1300-2330. Floating to OR, ER, inpatient, outpatient, fluoro, coordinating. Day to day: To ensure consistent leadership coverage during evening operations, support staff and maintain efficient workflow. This position provides operational oversight, serves as staff resource, address escalations, and help ensure quality, productivity and patient care standards are maintained during non-day shift hours. Evening Lead role will improve communication, accountability and enhance overall department performance and employee support. BDMC imaging department focuses on banner core values and on maintaining a positive culture with emphasis on building and maintaining relationships. With an increased focus on patient safety and upholding departmental policies and guidelines.

Located on an 80-acre campus in Mesa, Arizona, Banner Desert Medical Center is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. We provide an abundance of exceptional opportunities with more than 700 licensed beds, including over 100 dedicated to children and 76 dedicated to our NICU. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology and emergency medicine. With 33 operating rooms, we offer a full range of surgical specialties and advanced technology that includes the da Vinci Surgical System. Becker’s Hospital Review named Banner Desert Medical Center as one of the top 50 busiest Emergency departments in the country. If you aim to deliver top-tier care to the most vulnerable patients, consider joining Banner Children's Hospital at Desert in Mesa, Arizona. Within our over 200 bed, state-of-the-art facility, specially trained nurses, physicians and other clinical professionals utilize the most advanced technology - including iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery - to provide high quality, child-friendly, family-centered care. Our facilities feature a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric ORs and a 22-bed ED. We also offer dedicated pediatric rehab, radiology, oncology and hematology capabilities. With clinical diversity, exceptional training programs and a supportive culture, this is a place where you can grow in your career as you help our very special patients.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
• 2. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.
• 3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
• 4. Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments.
• 5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.
• 6. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
• 7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.
• 8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
• 9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Participates on committees as assigned.

Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic imaging).
• Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT).
• Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable.
• Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable.
• BLS certification required.
• Depending on certification and modality(ies) coordinating, may be assigned to a single modality or Multi‑Modality Medical Imaging Coordinator role (Ultrasound Coordinator, MRI Coordinator, Mult Mod Med Img Coord, etc.) This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3+ years of experience.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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