Lead Radiologic Technologist - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift

Hours : Shift Start Time :

Variable

Shift End Time : Variable

AWS Hours Requirement :

10 / 40 - 10 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information :

Weekend Requirements :

As Needed

On-Call Required : Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum) :

$51.880 - $66.940 - $82.000

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

Under the direction of the Manager / Supervisor / Ops Coordinator is responsible for directing day-to-day activities of the department; supervision of the technical and support staff. To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and / or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

Other Qualification Requirements

Essential Functions

Ensures optimal image QA

Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques

Positions according to department imaging protocols

Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set

Uses imaging equipment proficiently

Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol

Assures daily staffing levels are appropriate for workload and quality patient care needs.

Supervision of day-to-day activities of Radiology Personnel to ensure efficient staff productivity.

Ensures that patient flow within the department is constant and organized.

Problem solves to promote positive relationships with internal and external customers.

Facilitates referring physicians requests.

Ensures adequate inventory and equipment maintenance in the department.

Maintains professional and positive atmosphere in the department.

Ensures adherence to departmental Policy, Procedure, and guidelines (i.e. : dress code, radiation safety, standard precautions)

Timely completion of staff schedules.

Provides input to manager / supervisor / ops coordinator on hiring and promotion decisions, corrective actions, coaching and counseling.

Ensures completion of performance appraisals and competencies (new hire and annual / ongoing)

Ensures lunch and break relief is provided to all staff.

Communicates pertinent issues to the manager / ops coordinator / supervisor on a timely basis.

Supports development of technical / student staff

Acts as a resource to staff and physicians

Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to : What the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc

Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension

Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status

Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care

Performs proper procedure on proper patient

Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions

Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome. Follows patient's Advanced Directive.

Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas

Stay current on regulatory requirements, gather information and assists inspector.

Ensures all exams are completed properly and all images are accounted for by the end of the shift.

Verify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams.

Begin exams in IDXrad.

Accurately complete exams in IDXrad, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist / student / RN / Radiologist).

Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, supplies.

Depart patient in IDXrad when appropriate.

Ensure film jacket is properly labeled.

Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

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