LEAD RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Independence Health System

Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Independence Health System is looking for a leader in Diagnostic Radiology to manage daily operations and ensure quality patient care. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, developing protocols, maintaining equipment standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited Radiologic Technology Program, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and be capable of evaluating new technology for the department. Join our commitment to outstanding patient service in Westmoreland County.

Qualifications

Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by ARRT.
Strong leadership ability and good organizational skills.
Strong ability to communicate complex topics to a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation of the Diagnostic Radiology department.
Assist in developing necessary forms, procedures, and protocols.
Evaluate new products/equipment and maintain department records.

Skills

Leadership Ability

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Job description

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.

Physical Demands

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.

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders