Lead Radiology Tech

Guidewell-Emergency-Doctors; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidewell-Emergency-Doctors seeks a Lead Radiology Tech to oversee imaging quality across X-ray and CT studies and lead the radiology team. The role includes growth meetings, QA/PI activities, and ensuring compliance with industry surveys and safety standards.

The position requires active Florida licensure, AART certification, and the ability to manage equipment maintenance, staff training, and cross-facility support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology (required).
• Active State of Florida Radiologic Technologist license and AART certification.
• BLS certification required; ability to pass background screen and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/PI activities and growth meetings to improve quality metrics.
• Maintain diagnostic imaging equipment and update protocols as needed.
• Represent the facility in surveys and maintain regulatory readiness (DOH, COLA, AHCA, JC).
• Assist in hiring/terminating radiology staff and serve as a technical resource.
• Ensure workflow efficiency and safe patient care across shifts; support the Facility Leader.
• Complete daily checklists and participate in morning huddles; manage inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Quality improvement

Radiology imaging

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology, Florida

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Windows OS

Job description

General Summary:The Lead Radiology Tech completes quality imaging on a variety of patients requiring X-Ray’s and/or CT studies and serves in a leadership role within the Radiology Team.Description of Essential Duties:· In addition to performing all items in the Radiology Tech Job Description, the Lead position will also:· Perform meaningful growth meeting with RT’s on a routine basis and identify areas of improvement that will result in the meeting or exceeding of organizational quality metric goals.· Adhere to and positively promote all protocols· Professionally and expertly represent GEMD during surveys related to the clinical area (DOH, COLA, AHCA, JC, etc.)· Participation in QA/PI activitiesa. Light Alignment Testingb. Lead Shield Testingc. Equipment PM’sd. Other audits as dictated by the FL or VP of Clinical Operations· Maintenance of all diagnostic imaging equipment (CT scanner, X-Ray unit, US machine, and all their components)· Maintain quality standards by updating protocols as needed, making recommendations based on current best practices, bringing to the attention of the Facility Leader any unsafe practices, etc.· Ensure the workflow of the clinical area during the workday, addressing any issues/challenges· Communicate positively with all team members and patients· Continuous education and training of team on new or updated processes/equipment· Actively participate in the hiring and termination of radiology team· Serve as a strong resource for the staff and support the Facility Leader in their absence· Utilize organizational specific software to reference old patient records and organizational protocols· Follow the information security policies and management system, contributing to their effectiveness, and actively reporting on their performance· Function in a manner that supports the facility in meeting or exceeding goals set forth in the quality metrics (Door to EKG, Troponin TAT, Door to Antibiotic, Etc.)· Support the Facility Leader (FL) and Lead Rad Tech by being a positive team player· Completion of daily checklists· Participate in morning huddles when on shift· Accurate completion of clinical inventory as assigned· Participate in facility specific education and training (i.e., OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, ALARA, etc.)· Timely completion of tasks as assigned by the Facility Leader and VP Clinical OperationsJob Requirements:Education: AssociatesExperience Years: 2 YearsExperience Type:· Active State of Florida License· Active AART Certification· Must hold an active BLS certification· Healthcare Leadership/Management experience strongly recommended· Must successfully pass a Level 2 background screen and drug test· Must be successfully credentialed within each facility you will be performing shifts· Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment· Able to perform the duties expected for an active role in a busy medical environment (standing, walking, teaching, public speaking, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc.)· Able to stand and work up to a 12-hour shift in the facility· Ability to travel between local facilities (50-mile radius) to cover shifts.· Legibly write English, clearly speak English, and proficiently read English· Bilingual Preferred· Proficiency with Windows based computers and common programs such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other common forms of electronic communication.· Great positive communication skills (including the ability to proficiently read, write, and speak English)· Ability to build relationships with patients and employees and help support a culture of passion and enthusiasmCertifications/Licenses:· Active State of Florida License· Active AART Certification· Must hold an active BLS certification