Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
About The Position
The Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technologist provides imaging and patient care services and offers technical expertise and direction to technologists. The role performs diagnostic radiology procedures, prepares and positions patients, operates imaging equipment, and produces high-quality images while minimizing radiation exposure. The technologist also supports team training, operational coordination, quality assurance, and equipment safety. The position works evenings from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with on-call requirements, at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R.T.(ARRT)) and in good standing.
- Current state licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Two years of recent modality experience.
- Ability to direct, evaluate, and supervise others.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate work activities of assigned personnel.
- Schedule work assignments, prepare the master schedule, and complete employee payroll timesheets.
- Assist with interviewing applicants and train, guide, and provide feedback to current team members.
- Maintain the procedure manual and communicate changes to staff.
- Assist with compliance with policies and procedures required by applicable laws and compliance or credentialing bodies.
- Assist with instrument calibration and maintain records required for quality assurance.
- Maintain quality control, radiation protection, and safety standards through daily and weekly quality assurance tests.
- Prepare and administer contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable regulations.
- Provide technical direction for complex cases and problem solving.
- Schedule routine preventive equipment maintenance and instruct personnel in protection practices.
- Perform general radiology, portable, and fluoroscopic procedures, including GI, GU, pediatric, arthrogram, and spine center procedures.
- Produce accurate, high-quality images for interpretation without delay.
- Maintain timely and accurate technical documentation.
- Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations.
- Ensure patient comfort and safety during and after examinations.
- Demonstrate the care and operation of radiology equipment, report malfunctions, and take appropriate action.
- Monitor scheduled examination appointments, conduct preliminary patient research when preparations are not provided, and prioritize patients according to daily schedules.
- Immediately report equipment malfunctions and dysfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
- Ensure exam rooms are adequately stocked with linen and related medical supplies.
- Participate in ongoing training of technologists and students, orient new employees, and provide in-service education.
- Review process films and scans to determine image quality and whether additional images are needed.
- Potentially rotate through other imaging modalities or locations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
