LEAD RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Independence Health System; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Mount Pleasant, PA seeks a Radiology Department Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the Diagnostic Radiology department and supervise staff radiologic technologists. The role includes orienting new employees and assisting with annual appraisals.

The successful candidate will coordinate scheduling, oversee QC/maintenance, and support accreditation and performance improvement initiatives while ensuring patient safety and protocol adherence.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Current ARRT registry and active licensure.
• BLS certification required; Act 33/34/73 FBI clearances may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of diagnostic radiology department.
• Supervise staff radiologic technologists and conduct annual appraisals.
• Orient new employees to department and develop procedures.
• Ensure safety for patients and staff and maintain equipment calibration schedules.
• Coordinate scheduling to maximize accessibility and quality of service.
• Support accreditation processes and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Tools

PACS system

Job description

• Orient new employees to department.

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Responsible for the overall daily operation of the Diagnostic Radiology department. Oversee the activities of the staff radiologic technologist. Assist with annual appraisals on staff/orient new employees.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Assist in developing necessary forms, procedures, and protocols.
  • Confer with radiologist to determine proper imaging protocol.
  • Confer with department manager to determine proper procedures/guidelines.
  • Develop and implement new forms as needed for operations.
  • Provide for the safety of patients, other hospital employees, and visitors.
• Oversee daily QC/preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintain records on equipment calibration/service
  • Report any necessary equipment malfunction to service provider.
• Evaluate new products/equipment.
  • Assist the manager in determining the value of new products/equipment to meet the needs of the department.
  • Review new products/equipment on the basis of cost effectiveness.
  • Make recommendations for capital purchases of new equipment to department manager.
• Maintain or change patient/technologist schedule to provide accessibility and high quality services.
  • Provide proper scheduling for procedures.
  • Prepare technologist schedule for review by department manager.
• Maintain department statistics and records required by federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Assist in any necessary accreditations.
  • Assist JCAHO and DOH inspections.
• Assist department manager in the development of performance improvement initiatives.
  • Develop cost saving initiatives.
  • Develop better patient care initiatives.
• Oversee training, hiring, and education.
  • Oversee the activities and assists with annual performance appraisals on diagnostic radiology staff.
  • Assist in interviews for diagnostic radiology positions.
  • Orient new employees to department.
  • Maintain continuing education for staff.
• Oversee PACS system and related functions.
  • Assist PACS coordinator in maintenance functions of the PACS/CR system.
  • Assist PACS coordinator in daily operations of PACS/CR system.
  • Verify correct image/patient data is maintained in PACS system.
  • Evaluate new PACS/CR/Software/equipment.
• Follow negotiated agreement set forth by the technical bargaining group of the Service Employees International Union District 1199P, AFL-CIO, CLC.
• Perform all job duties of Staff Radiologic Technologist included on job description Staff Radiologic Technologist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience as Registered Radiologic Technologist with credentials with ARRT.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

x

Extreme Cold

x

Heights

x

Confined Spaces

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

x

Mechanical Hazards

x

Use of Vibrating Tools

x

Operates Vehicle

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

8 Hours Shifts

x

10-12 Hours Shifts

x

On-Call

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

x

Travel Between Sites

x

Direct Patient Care

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

x

Eye Protection

x

Head Protection (hard hat)

x

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

x

Feet, Toe Protection

X

Body Protection

X

Latex Exposure

x

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

x

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

X

Mist Exposure

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

x

Laser Exposure

x

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

x

x

Sitting

x

x

Walking

x

x

Climbing Stairs

x

x

Climbing Ladders

x

x

x

Standing

x

x

Kneeling

x

x

Squatting (Crouching)

x

x

Twisting/Turning

x

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

x

Gross Grasp

x

x

Fine Finger Manipulation

x

x

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

x

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

x

x

Carry

x

X

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

x

x

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

x

Feeling (Sensation)

x

x

Color Vision

x

x

Hearing Clearly

x

x

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

x

x

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

x

x

Reaching Forward

x

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

###

10-29#

30-49#

>50#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

10-19#

20-50#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.