Lead Imaging - Radiology

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to provide high-quality imaging and patient care in a fast-paced Diagnostic Imaging Department.

Requirements include AMA-accredited program, ARRT certification, NH MIRT license, BCLS within 30 days, and at least 3 years of clinical radiology experience. The role includes training and ensuring compliance with ASRT/ACR standards.

On-site work with day/evening hours, emphasizing patient safety and imaging quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA Accredited School of Radiological Technology.
• Board certified by ARRT and ARRT member.
• Active NH MIRT license; BCLS within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical radiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training within area of expertise.
• Contribute to short and long-term departmental planning and strategy.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and policy reviews for the department.
• Maintain credentialing in modality-specific areas (MRI/CT/Ultrasound/DXA/Mammography).
• Ensure high-quality imaging and smooth patient flow in diagnostics.

Skills

ARRT Certification

Radiologic Technology

BCLS Certification

Modality Certifications

Clinical Experience

Education

AMA-Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Job description

Lebanon , NH

Allied Health/Clinical

Full Time , Days/Evenings , Monday-Friday

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%

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 of 25 lbs - 67% to 100%

Carry up to a maximum of25 lbs - 67% to 100%

• 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.

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

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.