Lead Radiology Tech OR

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The CORE Institute seeks an experienced Radiology Technologist (OR Lead) to coordinate daily case coverage and support the Radiology team. You will provide high-quality imaging, assist with Arthrogram procedures, and ensure ALARA practices while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Required are an Associates degree in Radiologic Technology with ARRT certification and at least one year of experience. PACS and HIPAA knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent with ARRT certification.
• Minimum one year of experience; OR lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PACS and HIPAA requirements.
• Excellent patient care and professional communication required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily case coverage with OR Charge RN.
• Create and publish staff and call schedules.
• Maintain infection control standards.
• Educate patients regarding procedures.
• Assist Radiologist with Arthrogram procedures.
• Operate radiographic equipment with ALARA principles.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist QA/CQI programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

High volume environments

Competencies

Education

Associates degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

• Coordinates daily case coverage in collaboration with the OR Charge RN.
• Creates and publishes staff schedule and call schedule.
• Has crucial conversations with staff as needed.
• Correctly identifies patient and corresponding exam. Obtains and documents patient history.
• Demonstrates proper positioning, radiographic techniques, and cassette screen/grid combinations to ensure high quality examinations.
• Practice standard precautions and maintain infection control standards.
• Educate patient regarding procedures and related information.
• Properly operate equipment as demonstrated by observation and audit.
• Cleans equipment and stocks supplies as needed.
• Demonstrate cooperative, positive and professional patient care and customer service.
• Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employee, computer or other sensitive material which may jeopardize the privacy of others.
• Perform and support quality assurance/CQI programs and processes.
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational goals.
• Attend all mandatory in-services and training.
• Assist the Radiologist with Arthrogram procedures. Must demonstrate appropriate sterile procedure skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Completion of Associates program in Radiologic Technology or Certification from a Credentialled Radiology School, with ARRT Certification.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year of previous experience is preferred.
• Radiology Technologist (OR) – Lead

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge and understanding of PACS.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HIPAA.

SKILLS

• Must demonstrate excellent patient care skills.
• Must demonstrate professional communication skills.
• Must be adaptable to high volume environment.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

ABILITIES

• Proper equipment manipulation.
• Ability to set techniques that follow ALARA.
• Able to work independently.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

May occasionally be exposed to radiation, poor ventilation and fumes.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Work requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires lifting, pushing and pulling of approximately 50 lbs.

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