Chief Radiologic Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Beckley (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Chief Radiologic Technologist to lead the Imaging Department, coordinate daily workflow, and ensure high-quality, compliant imaging services.

The role requires AMA-approved education, ARRT registration, BLS, ALARA knowledge, and strong leadership. You will oversee staff, training, and quality assurance while maintaining professional standards and responding to regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification is required.
• In-depth knowledge of ALARA guidelines and safe imaging practices.
• Basic computer skills for RIS/PACS workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow in the Imaging Department and delegate staff as needed.
• Prepare patients, equipment, rooms, and maintain study accuracy in RIS/PACS.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, state and federal standards and participate in QA/Improvement.
• Oversee staff training, orientation, and professional development in imaging.
• Monitor supplies and coordinate workflow to minimize patient delays and prioritize exams.
• Maintain documentation for medications, crash carts, and emergency readiness.

Skills

BLS certification

ALARA knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

AMA approved radiologic technology program

ARRT registry

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Radiologic Science/Healthcare related

Job description

Overview

The Chief Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for orchestrating daily workflow within the Imaging Department. Delegates staff as needed per work volume. Acts as a liaison between staff and the Director of Imaging to address daily issues that may arise. Performs imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and transports patients as necessary.
• Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images as needed for interpretation. Verifies and completes studies in RIS/PACS. Reviews PACS for broken/unlinked studies and takes steps to resolve the issues. Reviews send que periodically to ensure studies are going to Radiologist worklist.
• Supervises and maintains that radiology services are in compliance with standards established by the hospital, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement for the Imaging Department.
• Oversees training and staff development in the Imaging Department ensuring all employees receive proper orientation.
• Oversees departmental supplies.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Collects student documents and supplies them to college designee. Oversees students as needed.
• Monitors the quality of work performed by staff and makes recommendations to improve quality.
• Coordinates workflow eliminating unnecessary delays for the patients and establishing priorities for patient exams and treatments, as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
• Assures that all medications, emergency drug boxes and crash carts are surveyed and appropriate documentation is maintained, as evidence by logs.
• Demonstrates the ability to make difficult decisions and communicates in a positive manner, as evidence by direct supervision.
• Maintains a professional image and role modeling behavior, as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
• Develops and maintains a positive attitude as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
• Demonstrates understanding of accreditation standards including Health Department, DNV, State of WV, OSHA, and other governing bodies.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiologic technology
• Maintains registry requirements with ARRT
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science, Liberal Arts (BA), or healthcare related field

Licensure

• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, West Virginia State Licensure, and BLS certified.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum 3 year technologist experience preferred
• Management experience preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Current BLS certification
• Basic computer skills
• In-depth knowledge of ALARA guidelines

Leadership Skills

• Must be proactive and a self-starter.
• Must possess good communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations calmly and professionally without portraying negative emotion or hostility.
• Must possess effective planning/organizational skills.
• Must plan and organize work in a manner that enables flexibility to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability and/or willingness to work varying hours.
• Must possess an acceptable attendance record.