Radiology Lead

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ seeks a Mult Modality Medical Imaging Coordinator to support the Radiology department. The role facilitates services, follows policies, and ensures care appropriate to patient populations under the Imaging umbrella.

Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, mentoring staff, safeguarding patient confidentiality, and contributing to quality improvement while maintaining safety and cost‑effective care in a high‑volume hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from an approved radiologic technology program or equivalent.
• National certification (ARRT and/or NMTCB) required; licensure as applicable.
• Advanced certification in MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan or Mammography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide or facilitate direct patient care within the imaging department and support staff.
• Lead workflow coordination and ensure safe, cost-effective patient care.
• Mentor staff, participate in evaluations, and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure confidentiality and adherence to safety policies in imaging services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Radiologic Technology certificate/diploma

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Job description

Job Information

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona Department Name: Radiology-Support-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Eligible for hire on incentive! Help lead health care into the future. As one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. Location: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center - 5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306. Schedule: Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am to 8:30pm. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has served the Northwest Valley for more than 25 years and our unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become one of the most preferred hospitals in the Valley. In addition to being a Level 1 Trauma Center, the facility also includes a Primary Certified Stroke center, cross‑training capability to other modalities, busy OR, Level III NICU, in house Transportation, Department Tech Assistants, Medical Imaging RNs, and state of the art equipment. Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best‑in‑class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

Position Summary

This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population.

Core Functions

1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
2. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.
3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
4. Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments.
5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.
6. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.
8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Participates on committees as assigned.

Internal & External Customers

Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

Minimum Qualifications

Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic imaging). Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable. BLS certification required. Depending on certification and modality(ies) coordinating, may be assigned to a single modality or Multi‑Modality Medical Imaging Coordinator role (Ultrasound Coordinator, MRI Coordinator, Mult Mod Med Img Coord, etc.) This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3+ years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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