Lead Rad Tech Weekend Package

Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, IA

About The Position

The Lead Rad Tech supports the daily operations of a fast-paced Diagnostic Imaging department and contributes to high-quality, cost-effective medical imaging services. The position is responsible for the department during the assigned shift, including coordinating activities with other departments and hospital areas to support patient care. The role also helps develop and implement department objectives, monitor staff performance and the department’s physical environment, promote staff development and compliance with policies and procedures, and assist with hiring and performance-management activities.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program.
Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R) with active ARRT registry status.
Current Iowa Permit to Practice.
Participation in a professional society, such as ISRT or SCD.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification, or obtain it within three months of hire.
Proof of completion of mandatory reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
Twenty-four CEUs every two years.
Two years of experience as a radiologic technologist.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility, authority, and accountability for the Diagnostic Imaging Department during the assigned shift.
Develops and implements department objectives in collaboration with managers and staff.
Monitors staff performance; assists managers with counseling and performance appraisals; and promotes staff development.
Promotes staff compliance with objectives and implementation of procedures and policies.
Assists managers with interviewing prospective employees.
Monitors the department’s physical environment.
Manages and coordinates Diagnostic Imaging Department activities with other department areas and hospital departments to support and maintain patient care.