IR Technologist Lead (KAL)

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in Interventional imaging to support imaging quality and patient care. You will ensure accurate patient data, assist in parameter selection, and uphold regulatory standards.

The role requires BLS CPR and ARRT/CCI/ARDMS credentials as applicable, with responsibilities spanning staff training, orientation, and performance input, plus equipment maintenance and risk reduction across the department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• BLS (CPR) within 1 month of hire date; accreditation as required.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist or Radiography credentials; CCI Cardiographic Tech; ARDMS sonography credentials must be obtained prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality imaging, patient care and workflow; monitors documentation for timely completion and accuracy.
• Oversees quality control testing, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting.
• Serves as a resource to department staff and other team members as needed.
• Performs staff orientation, training, and coaching; provides input to performance evaluations.
• Helps position patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.
• Ensures activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and patient data to PACS.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly department, rooms, and storage areas.
• Attends and participates in department meetings; completes mandatory education.

Education

Education/Experience

BLS CPR

ARRT Radiologic Tech

ARDMS/CCI credentials

Job description

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.


• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.


• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.


• Ensures quality imaging, patient care and work flow. Monitors patient documentation for timely completion and accuracy.


• Oversees quality control testing, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting.


• Serves as a resource to department staff as well as other members of the team as needed.


• Performs staff orientation, training, and coaching. Provides input to staff performance evaluations.


• Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.


• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.


• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).


• Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.


• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.


• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.


• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.


• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.


• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.


• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.


• Complies with established organization and department policies.


• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Required Credential(s)

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One Or More Of The Following

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Interventional Vascular Cardio credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


• Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


• Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Working Conditions

• Works in a clinical environment.


• Possible walking and standing for long periods of time.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.