Clinical Specialist Radiology Part-Time

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Specialist, Radiology assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs and projects, to support network goals and objectives. This role demonstrates expertise in clinical practice by participating in patient care to identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performances, and facilitate the implementation of new practices. The specialist also facilitates continuing education programs, obtains and maintains ACR accreditation, and works with the Radiologist Section Chief to develop and evaluate standards of care. Additionally, this role involves reviewing CPT codes for compliance, utilizing research to advance radiology practice, and developing/tracking peer review plans. Training staff on equipment, new procedures, and advanced techniques, as well as collaborating with Radiologists to improve image quality and understanding of disease processes, are key responsibilities. The role also assists in gathering information for Performance Improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized ARRT program with advanced registry, or other accrediting agency (ARDMS, NMTCB, CCI, etc.). Or graduate of a professional nursing program.
• RN with current license to practice in the state of PA.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a staff technologist or RN required with at least 3 to 4 years’ experience in specialty area.
• Current BLS certification required within 3 months.
• History of computer experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree preferred.
• Advanced certification in Radiology Nursing (CRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in areas of clinical practice, by participating in patient care to identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performances, and facilitate implementation of new practices
• Facilitates continuing education programs to support instructional goals and objectives in conjunction with the Radiology Education Specialist
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining ACR accreditation in the area of your specialty for the network
• Demonstrates expertise in the teaching/learning process to improve clinical practice and system processes
• Meet monthly with the Radiologist Section Chief to develop, implement, and evaluate standards of care and current vs. new trends throughout your section/sections
• Annually review CPT codes and/or other references to ensure compliance in the areas of exam coding
• Utilizes research to support and advance radiology practice, enhance an integrated approach to care, and improve patient care outcomes
• Responsible for development, implementation and tracking of peer review plan. Report as needed to supervisor of section
• Responsible for training all staff/students on equipment, new procedures, advanced techniques.
• Working closely with the Radiologists to improve images produced, and a advanced understanding of the pathophysiology of disease process as it relates to their specialty
• Assist in gathering information as requested as related to Performance Improvement initiatives

Benefits

• St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree