Radiology Clinical Coordinator - Methodist

jeffersonhealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia seeks a radiology professional to balance clinical imaging duties with coordinating departmental operations. You will oversee staff, ensure image quality, and uphold safety standards.

The role requires strong radiography knowledge, equipment operation skills, and a commitment to QA and teaching of new staff. Rotating shifts and travel between Jefferson sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications.
• Knowledge of radiographic equipment and processes to review image quality.
• Knowledge of clinical diagnostic equipment and safety compliance.
• Knowledge of coaching concepts to guide staff.
• Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and handling.
• Understanding of teamwork and department workflows.
• Knowledge of policies/methods to maximize operating room efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operates imaging equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Monitors patient condition during imaging procedures and communicates with physicians.
• Provides radiologists with high-quality images for diagnosis.
• Maintains imaging safety and regulatory compliance.
• Positions patients and equipment correctly and administers contrast as needed.
• Creates and maintains patient data and radiologic treatment records.
• Ensures high-quality imaging procedures produced by staff technologists.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews to verify work quality.
• Precepts and develops staff to meet needs.
• Organizes and coordinates departmental services in line with hospital policies.
• Monitors patient flow to optimize unit productivity.
• Implements department policies across operations.
• Assists with staffing schedules to ensure timely turnaround.

Skills

Radiography knowledge

Imaging equipment operation

Patient monitoring

Radiation safety

Staff coaching

Quality assurance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

Contrast administration

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition
1

Job Details

*This role is (4) 10 hour shifts, days tbd*

Reporting to the Radiology Manager, this position will maintain ~60% clinical duties, with the remainder of time spent in coordinating departmental operations and providing guidance to staff.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Operates imaging equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.
• Monitors patient condition during imaging procedures, alerting the physician of any complications.
• Provides radiologists with high-quality images to aid in diagnosis.
• Complies with all imaging safety regulations.
• Properly positions patients and imaging equipment prior to procedures. Administers oral or injected contract prior to procedures when necessary.
• Creates and maintains reports regarding patient data and radiologic treatment records
• Responsible for maintaining high quality imaging procedures produced by staff technologists.
• Conducts on-going reviews to ensure quality of work, including conducting reviews for Quality Assurance reports.
• Responsible for precepting new staff, developing staff and facilities to meet new and existing needs
• Organizes and coordinates services provided, oversees operations in accordance with hospital's policies and procedures
• Monitors and controls patient flow to optimize unit productivity.
• Assures that departmental policy and procedure standards are implemented in all aspects of operation.
• Assists with departmental staffing schedules in order to ensure appropriate turnaround times are consistently maintained

Job Description

Qualifications

Education - Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Education - Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree

Experience - Required

• 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required

• Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications, ability to utilize imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
• Knowledge of radiographic equipment and processes, ability to use this knowledge to review and evaluate images generated in order to ensure their adequate quality for diagnostic activities.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in clinical diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, ability to select, procure, maintain, and quality check and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related policies.
• Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods, ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness.
• Knowledge of radiation safety regulations, principles, techniques and nuclear materials handling, ability to apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues.
• Knowledge of radiology and applicable laws and regulations governing proper materials storage, handling and disposal as well as radiology-related conduct, ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.

Licenses and Certifications - Required

• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association and
• BS - Breast Sonography ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or

Additional Qualifications

• May require travel between Jefferson sites.
• Obtain IV certification as necessary and administer contrast agent as required.
• Advanced certifications modality specific preferred, ex: MRSO, RVT, PET, CT

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. Primary Location Address 2301 South Broad Street,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson He