Lead Imaging - Radiology

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a qualified Radiologic Technologist to join our Diagnostic Imaging team. The role requires ARRT board certification, NH MIRT licensure, and advanced specialty certifications (Mammography, DXA, MRI, CT or Ultrasound as needed) with a minimum of three years in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include leading departmental training, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient care, and maintaining ARRT/ACR standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA Accredited School of Radiological Technology.
• Board Certified by ARRT and a member of the ARRT.
• Advanced certification in specialty through ARRT or ARDMS (Mammography, DXA, MRI, CT or Ultrasound as required).
• Active Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) license through the state of New Hampshire.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within a clinical setting related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the short and long term departmental planning and strategy.
• Oversee training within his/her area of expertise in the department, including identifying needs, developing training, providing/facilitating training, track training, and validating the effectiveness of the training.
• Provides ongoing and annual input on staff performance to the leadership of the department.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Program for his/her area of expertise in the department.
• Assists in the review, development and revisions of policies and procedures for his/her area of the department.
• Provide expertise in assigned area of responsibility by: keeping current with the latest technology, trends and best practice; providing guidance, tracking and on-going support for employee training; and validating staff competency.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and event reporting to ensure high-reliability.
• Maintain standards that align departmental practice with applicable governing bodies: ASRT, ACR, ARRT, NH Department of Radiologic Health, CMS.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

AMA Accredited School of Radiological Technology

Job description

Position Standards

• Graduate of an AMA (American Medical Association) Accredited School of Radiological Technology.
• Board Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T) and a member of the A.R.R.T.
• Advanced certification in specialty through the A.R.R.T. or A.R.D.M.S ; Mammography, DXA, MRI, CT or Ultrasound as required.
• Active Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (MIRT) license through the state of New Hampshire.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within a clinical setting related to the role.

Position Physical Requirements

• Anything listed here requires a pre-placement physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
  • Physical Activity:
    • Sitting - 1% to 33%
    • Standing - 34% to 66%
    • Walking - 34% to 66%
    • Bending - 34% to 66%
    • Squatting - 1% to 33%
    • Crouching - 1% to 33%
    • Kneeling - 1% to 33%
    • Reaching - 34% to 66%
  • Upper Extremity:
    • Use of Upper Extremity - 67% to 100%
  • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
    • Initial push up to a maximum of46 lbs - 1% to 33%
    • Initial pull up to a maximum of46 lbs - 1% to 33%
    • Sustained push up to a maximum of25 lbs - 67% to 100%
    • Sustained pull up to a maximum of25 lbs - 1% to 33%
    • Lift up to a maximum of25 lbs - 67% to 100%
    • Carry up to a maximum of25 lbs - 67% to 100%

PART TWO: Performance Expectations - Lead Role

• Contributes to the short and long term departmental planning and strategy.
• Oversee training within his/her area of expertise in the department, which includes: identifying needs, developing training, providing/facilitating training, track training, and validating the effectiveness of the training.
• Provides ongoing and annual input on staff performance to the leadership of the department.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Program for his/her area of expertise in the department.
• Assists in the review, development and revisions of policies and procedures for his/her area of the department.

Position Objective

• Provide expertise in assigned area of responsibility by: 1) keeping current with the latest technology, trends and best practice; 2) providing guidance, tracking and on-going support for employee training, and; 3) validating staff competency.

PART THREE: Performance Expectations - Functional

• Ensuring High-Quality Imaging
  • Follow all hospital policies and procedures.
  • Achieve and maintain comprehensive competency skills for all equipment used.
  • Perform all quality control measures to assure equipment is functioning properly.
  • Keep current with the latest technology, trends, and best practice.
  • Consistently produce high-quality images within the guidelines and directives of the Radiologist groups and the Medical Director.
• Supporting Optimal Patient Care
  • Clean and prep exam rooms after every patient procedure.
  • Complete proper patient identification prior to every patient procedure.
  • Adjust equipment for each examination, position and instruct patients, and determine proper voltage, current and desired exposure time for each radiograph using A.L.A.R.A principles.
  • Use immobilization and support devices to obtain precise patient positioning and lessen patient discomfort
  • Continually assess processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintains a smooth and orderly flow of patients through the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
  • Equitable participation in the on-call and holiday rotations, as applicable.
• Modality Specialization
  • Maintains credentialing in specialized modality related to their lead responsibilities: MRI, CT, Ultrasound, DXA, Mammography, and/or clinical education.
  • Utilizes the additional training, knowledge and expertise in their specialized modality to expand skills and knowledge within their section.
  • Performs specialized and complex Diagnostic Imaging procedures as required within the specialty modalities of Mammography, DXA, MRI, CT, X-ray and Ultrasound.
• Supporting a Safe, Professional Environment
  • Maintain standards that align departmental practice with applicable governing bodies:
  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
  • American College of Radiology (ACR)
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
  • The New Hampshire Department of Radiologic Health
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Provide input and support for department and hospital goals and initiatives.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and event reporting to ensure high-reliability.

Maximizing Personal Growth and Development

• Proactively participate in self-appraisal and self-reflection.
• Participate in educational opportunities as they arise.
• Meet continuing education and proficiency requirements for maintaining ARRT and ACR certifications.
• Keep current in professional readings.

Perform other duties as assigned

Min: $35.60
Max: $55.18

• Area of Interest: Allied Health/Clinical;
• Work Status: Monday-Friday;
• Employment Type: Full Time;
• Job ID: 5945

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.