Lead Diagnostic Technologist - Full Time

West Suburban Medical Center•Oak Park, IL

1d•$44 - $47

About The Position

For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facility. If you are looking for a family atmosphere, a company committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency. JOB SUMMARY Responsible for performing Mammography diagnostic services on a daily basis, according to protocols established by the Medical Director. Provides technical support to staff and department as needed. Facilitates organizational efficiency of the department’s operations. Obtains films of highest quality under minimal direction and supervision. Responsible for professional performance and decision making in accordance with the clinical, fiscal and organizational objectives of the department and hospital. Typical duties may include monitoring of daily operations, appointment coordination, verification of patient charges and information processing (RIS), human resource management, problem solving, and coordination of staff and department resources to accommodate patient demand. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Completion of an Allied Health Education and an AMA approved program in Radiology. Associates or Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology. Current ARRT certification, Mammography certification, and IDNS licensure Three years ofexperience in general radiography or related work scope. Preferred previous leadership role in related field is beneficial. CPR certification Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to handle information in a sensitive and tactful manner Proven ability to exercise independent judgment JOB DUTIES 1. Selects, evaluates & develops department personnel along with Director, Radiology. Participates in planning & implementing operational objectives and budgeting goals. 2. Functions in the role of a facilitator and clinical resource to staff. Primary resource to technical staff, instructs and guides staff in the skills and requirements needed to perform their day to day job function. Supports organizational and departmental philosophies, standards, policies and procedures. 3. Responsible for daily operation and workflow, interacts and collaborates with physicians. Demonstrates the ability to assess and develop a daily plan that supports department objectives. 4. Performs QA/QC and exhibits support in the reengineering process. 5. Ensures department/hospital policies and procedures are adhered to for the safety of employees and patients. Collaborates with supervisor to enforce infection control policies. 6. Provides input to staff educational needs and follows up to ensure needs are met. Assists in orientation process and aids in education and development of staff. 7. Fosters an atmosphere which stimulates staff to demonstrate Pride Values and quality service. 8. Positions, immobilizes and performs patient studies according to the established “protocol” set by the Radiologist and as requested by referring physicians. 9. Formulates appropriate questions for determining history and process for quality outcome. Makes judgments based on data collected. Uses data gained through assessment and collaboration with the health care team to develop a plan of care for each individual patient. Evaluates examination results for consistent technical quality by visually analyzing the finished hard copy radiograph or digital information. 10. Prepares examination rooms according to department specific guidelines. Ensures adequate supplies and equipment for function of work area. Initiates work and supply orders. 11. Schedules patients and provides age appropriate explanation of procedures-preparation. Documents data on appropriate forms and enters information into the computer. 12. Insures the safety of patients, co-workers and property, including the safekeeping and maintenance of confidential information. Participates in related annual reviews. 13. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional practice and growth by ensuring clinical knowledge base and skills are maintained and enhanced. Supports and maintains current knowledge of organizational and department policies and procedures. Seeks ways to improve performance. Pay Ranges - $44 to 47 hour Benefits Offers - 401K, Dental Vision, Medical, and so much more! Quality Management Duties Provide imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service. Works with Radiologists to develop and maintain mammography protocols. Collects data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management Participate in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers. Performs QA/QC and exhibits support in the reengineering process. Develops and monitors MQSA program related to mammography services and assures compliance with regulations. other duties as assigned West Suburban Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Completion of an Allied Health Education and an AMA approved program in Radiology.
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology.
Current ARRT certification, Mammography certification, and IDNS licensure
Three years ofexperience in general radiography or related work scope.
CPR certification
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to handle information in a sensitive and tactful manner
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment

Nice To Haves

Preferred previous leadership role in related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Selects, evaluates & develops department personnel along with Director, Radiology.
Participates in planning & implementing operational objectives and budgeting goals.
Functions in the role of a facilitator and clinical resource to staff.
Responsible for daily operation and workflow, interacts and collaborates with physicians.
Demonstrates the ability to assess and develop a daily plan that supports department objectives.
Performs QA/QC and exhibits support in the reengineering process.
Ensures department/hospital policies and procedures are adhered to for the safety of employees and patients.
Collaborates with supervisor to enforce infection control policies.
Provides input to staff educational needs and follows up to ensure needs are met.
Assists in orientation process and aids in education and development of staff.
Fosters an atmosphere which stimulates staff to demonstrate Pride Values and quality service.
Positions, immobilizes and performs patient studies according to the established “protocol” set by the Radiologist and as requested by referring physicians.
Formulates appropriate questions for determining history and process for quality outcome.
Makes judgments based on data collected.
Uses data gained through assessment and collaboration with the health care team to develop a plan of care for each individual patient.
Evaluates examination results for consistent technical quality by visually analyzing the finished hard copy radiograph or digital information.
Prepares examination rooms according to department specific guidelines.
Ensures adequate supplies and equipment for function of work area.
Initiates work and supply orders.
Schedules patients and provides age appropriate explanation of procedures-preparation.
Documents data on appropriate forms and enters information into the computer.
Insures the safety of patients, co-workers and property, including the safekeeping and maintenance of confidential information.
Participates in related annual reviews.
Demonstrates responsibility for own professional practice and growth by ensuring clinical knowledge base and skills are maintained and enhanced.
Supports and maintains current knowledge of organizational and department policies and procedures.
Seeks ways to improve performance.
Provide imaging services of optimum quality with optimum productivity and customer service.
Works with Radiologists to develop and maintain mammography protocols.
Collects data to support the measurement and tracking components of quality management
Participate in formal and informal process improvement and problem solving to enhance the quality of service to customers.
Performs QA/QC and exhibits support in the reengineering process.
Develops and monitors MQSA program related to mammography services and assures compliance with regulations.
other duties as assigned