Lead Rad Technologist - Radiology - Hamilton - FT/Days

Kettering Health; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Hamilton is seeking a Lead Radiology Technologist to oversee daily operations and ensure quality patient care. The role involves managing staff, training new technologists, and maintaining high safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in radiology and leadership skills, with a commitment to patient interaction and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Health Care experience, Radiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workflow and ensure adequate staffing.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision and use independent judgment.
• Train graduate and student technologists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Radiation Safety

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

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Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
• America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
• America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
• Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Job Summary

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Lead Radiology Technologist will be a competent individual capable of performing with a minimum of supervision and using independent judgment. He/She must possess the ability to step in as supervisor when the direct supervisor is unavailable. He/she must possess the ability to work on several different types of equipment, so that all work is completed in a timely, competent, and efficient manner. Technologists in this classification must function well together as a team and may be required to train both graduate and student technologists. He/she will be working in a medical environment with much interaction with patients, fellow workers, physicians, and visitors. The technologist will be responsible for all segments of patient populations, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. The Lead XR technologist is required to manage the day to day workflow and ensure adequate staffing for the department volumes. There will be times that he/she will be asked to schedule staff/make scheduling modifications in the absence of the supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned and helps in other areas during low volume periods.

Essential Functions

• Holds self and others accountable for safety by ensuring appropriate procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Responsive to coaching and feedback for improvement; demonstrates continued progress by improving competencies, skill development and applying learning.
• Demonstrates appropriate judgment and thinking skills for situations.
• Has attended (or reviewed via HealthStream) a minimum of three Town Hall meetings.
• Add essential duties as instructed in the directions above.

Organizational Expectations

Core Competencies:

1. Employee has basic knowledge of radiation safety
2. Employee demonstrates understanding of the usage of equipment
3. Employee demonstrates proper patient identification
4. Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices

Preferred Qualifications

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associate’s degree/bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of Health Care experience, Radiology experience preferred.

Required Licenses [Ohio, United States]

• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must possess a valid Ohio License as a Radiographer.
• Certified BLS CPR.

Required Skills

• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with physicians, patients, and coworkers.
• Possess leadership abilities including staff utilization and effective delegation as well as organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care