Chief Radiologic Technologist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Beckley, WV

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for orchestrating daily workflow within the Imaging Department. Delegates staff as needed per work volume. Acts as a liaison between staff and the Director of Imaging to address daily issues that may arise. Performs imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA approved school of radiologic technology
Maintains registry requirements with ARRT
Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
West Virginia State Licensure
BLS certified
Current BLS certification
Basic computer skills
In-depth knowledge of ALARA guidelines
Must possess good communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations calmly and professionally without portraying negative emotion or hostility.
Must possess effective planning/organizational skills.
Must plan and organize work in a manner that enables flexibility to changing priorities.
Must possess an acceptable attendance record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science, Liberal Arts (BA), or healthcare related field
Minimum 3 year technologist experience
Management experience
Leadership Skills
Must be proactive and a self-starter.
Demonstrates the ability and/or willingness to work varying hours.

Responsibilities

Prepares and transports patients as necessary.
Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images as needed for interpretation. Verifies and completes studies in RIS/PACS. Reviews PACS for broken/unlinked studies and takes steps to resolve the issues. Reviews send que periodically to ensure studies are going to Radiologist worklist.
Supervises and maintains that radiology services are in compliance with standards established by the hospital, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement for the Imaging Department.
Oversees training and staff development in the Imaging Department ensuring all employees receive proper orientation.
Oversees departmental supplies.
Performs other duties as required.
Collects student documents and supplies them to college designee. Oversees students as needed.
Monitors the quality of work performed by staff and makes recommendations to improve quality.
Coordinates workflow eliminating unnecessary delays for the patients and establishing priorities for patient exams and treatments, as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
Assures that all medications, emergency drug boxes and crash carts are surveyed and appropriate documentation is maintained, as evidence by logs.
Demonstrates the ability to make difficult decisions and communicates in a positive manner, as evidence by direct supervision.
Maintains a professional image and role modeling behavior, as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
Develops and maintains a positive attitude as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
Demonstrates understanding of accreditation standards including Health Department, DNV, State of WV, OSHA, and other governing bodies.