Lead Imaging Technologist

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harborview Medical Center – Radiology is seeking a Lead Radiology Technologist for a full-time, 40-hour per week day shift position. This role focuses on the Diagnostic Imaging modality and involves assigning, instructing, and checking the work of other employees, while also performing technologist duties. The Lead Technologist will mentor new staff, develop and present in-services, create daily schedules, and coordinate patient flow. Radiology Services at Harborview Medical Center offers a full complement of radiology tests and imaging procedures, including nuclear medicine and interventional radiology (angiography), providing advanced diagnostic imaging and specialized clinical expertise. Harborview Medical Center is the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for patients throughout the Pacific Northwest, including vulnerable residents of King County, with a focus on emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health, and substance abuse care. UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system with a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center, dedicated to improving public health through advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals. The UW Medicine family includes nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators across various organizations.

Requirements

Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist.
Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training program in an AMA approved school; registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
One year of experience in applicable modality OR A minimum of 6 months of technical experience in the applicable modality AND previous leadership experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

Regularly assigns, instructs, and checks the work of employees.
Performs duties of the appropriate Imaging Technologies in assigned area.
Functions as a preceptor.
Orients new employees according to department's standards.
Serves as information resource for staff.
Routinely answers patient care, equipment and technical questions including the PACS.
Assists in problem solving.
Provides clinical leadership.
Assures appropriate, effective utilization of IDXrad system.
Develops and presents in-services in coordination with Imaging Supervisors and Manager, Imaging.
Implements daily staff schedules and holiday coverage to ensure adequate level of staffing in area of responsibility.
Participates in reviewing films/images and makes recommendations for quality assurance/quality control.
Collects data and presents report to the Radiology QA meeting.
Reviews and reports daily operational status of equipment; Initiates repair service calls and documents malfunctions.
Coordinates flow of patients within specialty area.
Assigns patient procedures to staff.
Assures appropriate utilization of Radiation Protection prescribed by safety standards is utilized.
Understands and complies with all safety, fire, disaster, evacuation and chemical safety procedures; reviews departmental policy and procedure manual annually.
Assists supervisor in evaluating employees’ competency and year performance evaluation.
Monitors supplies and places orders to replenish supplies.
In supervisor's absence (or when requested), may be assigned charge operational, technical, and clinical responsibilities.