LEAD RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST- (LEAD RAD TECH)

Universal Health Services; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Lead Radiology Technologist to oversee the radiology department, coordinate schedules, and maintain quality imaging services. The Lead will supervise technologists, ensure competency, and support patient care across age groups.

The role requires Florida licensure, ARRT registry, BLS, and strong computer skills, with on-call and overtime as needed. Join a team committed to safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Current State of Florida license.
• Current ARRT registry in Radiology.
• AHA Healthcare provider BLS.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
• English verbal and written fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the radiology department under the Department Manager and Imaging Director, ensuring quality and resolving issues as they arise.
• Create employee schedules, track time in Kronos, order supplies and train staff to meet Joint Commission standards.
• Manage imaging QA, PACS, and radiation safety; report equipment issues to the Imaging Manager.
• Oversee competencies and certifications, renewals, and on-call, holiday, weekend, and overtime needs; cross-train new staff.
• Provide radiographic imaging to patients of all ages using general, mobile radiography and fluoroscopy as needed; ensure patient care and stroke alert processes.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and participate in ongoing stroke knowledge training.

Skills

ARRT registry

Florida license

BLS

Computer skills

English fluency

Job description

Responsibilities

LEAD RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST (LEAD RAD TECH): Fulltime

This opportunity is fulltime at 40 hours a week, can pick up extra shifts for overtime. Has full benefits.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards:

• Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
• Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

If our core standards inspire you, Wellington Regional Medical Center is a place where your career can grow.

Here, safety is more than a priority—it’s our guiding value, and we’re committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what’s right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Join us and become part of a community committed to excellence where caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do.

To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL

Job Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Department Manager and Imaging Director, the Lead Radiology technologist will assume responsibility for the radiology department. He/she will serve as a unit lead technologist by assisting other radiologic technologists, ensuring quality, and resolving situations as they arise. Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to facilitating workflows by creating employee schedules, time keeping in Kronos, ordering of supplies, staff training, Joint Commission tracers, radiation badges, ensuring PACS and imaging quality assurance. Lead will report any issues with radiology equipment to Imaging Manager. Will be responsible for employee competencies (initial and annual) and employee certifications and renewals. The lead technologist will also provide radiographic imaging to patients of all age groups. The lead technologist utilizes equipment and technique to assist in diagnosis or treatment including but not limited to general radiographic procedures, mobile radiographs and operation of mobile fluoroscopy units to provide imaging during surgical and/or invasive procedures. Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. He/she must be available for "on-call" duties, holiday rotation, weekends/nights when and if needed, overtime and/or on-call/call-back status. He/she must be capable of and willing to cross-train new team members to meet the needs of the facility as well as capable and willing to assist in the cross-training and orientation of students. Attends all monthly staff meetings unless absent from work or excused by Imaging Manager. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.

What do our current employees value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Wellington Regional Medical Center is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of employees and leaders who routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Current State of Florida license
• Current ARRT registry in Radiology
• AHA Healthcare provider BLS
• Proficiency computer skills
• English verbal and written fluency

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.