Chief Technologist

RAYUS Radiology•Beaverton, OR

23d•$45 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Chief Radiologic Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Chief Radiologic Technologist, you will be responsible for supervising radiologic technologists in multiple modalities and/or across multiple centers, assuring professional standards and excellent customer service. This role operates scanner to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. The Chief Radiologic Technologist remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve, and maintains positive work relationships with radiologists.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent
Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
Five (5) years’ imaging experience, with demonstrated ability to serve as a resource to others and identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Experience leading and/or mentoring others
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform advanced scanning procedures independently with highest quality
Certification in imaging specialty (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of supervising a team of direct reports
Works in multiple modalities and/or has multi-modality certifications
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Screen each patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure the correct patient and procedure
Explain and prepare patients for scanning imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately imaged
Perform routine and advanced scanning imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to the patient throughout procedure
Adjust scanning parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
Maintain a positive attitude, and working relationships, with radiologist, referring customers and other team members and peers
Follows physicians’ orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
Demonstrates strong leadership skills and abilities, remaining approachable and objective
Manage all hiring and retention processes, responsible for initial and ongoing training of new & existing team members
Initiate and participate in team member performance evaluations, compensation, and development, and conduct performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and/or up to termination if necessary
Facilitate and lead regular team meetings and team member one-on-one (1:1) meeting’s with each direct report team member and ensure your direct report leaders are doing the same.
Mentor and support team members, encouraging a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning and improvement
Manage team member schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate coverage
Evaluates workflow and implements process improvements for the team
Ensures team has knowledge of company and department policies and corresponding procedures are in place
Support team members to ensure that the highest level of patient satisfaction is consistently achieved
Develop and implement methods for measuring and monitoring team and department performance
Other Duties and Projects as Assigned