LEAD RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Independence Health System; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System seeks a Radiology Manager to oversee the Diagnostic Radiology department, supervise technologists, and support accreditation and safety programs. The role includes scheduling, training, and performance reviews to maintain high quality patient imaging services.

You will collaborate with radiologists and department leadership to implement protocols, develop forms, and improve patient care while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of a JRCERT‑accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Current ARRT registration and state licensure as required.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Diagnostic Radiology department.
• Supervise staff radiologic technologists and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, safety, and quality standards.
• Assist in hiring, orientation, and annual performance appraisals.
• Maintain department records and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Staff development

Education

JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program

ARRT registry

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

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.
• 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.
  

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.

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

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Constantly

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Extreme Heat

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Extreme Cold

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Heights

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Confined Spaces

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Mechanical Hazards

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Use of Vibrating Tools

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Operates Vehicle

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Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

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Rotates All Shifts

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On-Call

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

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Respirator Protective Equipment

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Eye Protection

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Hearing Protection

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Hand Protection

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Feet, Toe Protection

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Body Protection

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Latex Exposure

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Solvent Exposure

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Paint (direct use) Exposure

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Dust (sanding) Exposure

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Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

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Mist Exposure

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Laser Exposure

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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

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

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Walking

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Climbing Ladders

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Standing

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Kneeling

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Squatting (Crouching)

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Twisting/Turning

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Keyboard/Computer Operation

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Gross Grasp

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Hand/Arm Coordination

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Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

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Carry

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Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

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Seeing Near w/Acuity

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Feeling (Sensation)

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Hearing Clearly

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Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

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Reaching Above Shoulder Level

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Reaching Forward

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Lifting Floor to Knuckle

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10-29#

30-49#

>50#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

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10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

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10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

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10-19#

20-50#

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

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Education

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Licenses & Certifications

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