Lead Radiologic Technologist - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift

Sharp Healthcare • San Diego, CA

109d • $51,880 - $82,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor/Ops Coordinator, the Lead Radiologic Technologist is responsible for directing day-to-day activities of the department and supervising the technical and support staff. This role involves performing a wide variety of technical procedures with a focus on quality patient care and assisting physicians as needed.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school.
• Meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED.

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year Supervisory and technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assures and produces high quality exams.
• Ensures optimal image quality assurance.
• Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques.
• Positions patients according to department imaging protocols.
• Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set.
• Uses imaging equipment proficiently.
• Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol.
• Demonstrates initiative in daily operations.
• Assures daily staffing levels are appropriate for workload and quality patient care needs.
• Supervises day-to-day activities of Radiology Personnel to ensure efficient staff productivity.
• Ensures that patient flow within the department is constant and organized.
• Problem solves to promote positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Facilitates referring physicians' requests.
• Ensures adequate inventory and equipment maintenance in the department.
• Maintains a professional and positive atmosphere in the department.
• Ensures adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manages human resources including timely completion of staff schedules.
• Provides input on hiring and promotion decisions, corrective actions, coaching, and counseling.
• Ensures completion of performance appraisals and competencies.
• Ensures lunch and break relief is provided to all staff.
• Communicates pertinent issues to the manager/ops coordinator/supervisor on a timely basis.
• Supports development of technical/student staff.
• Acts as a resource to staff and physicians.
• Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to patients and families.
• Interacts and communicates in a manner that reflects an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, and level of comprehension.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Stays current on regulatory requirements and assists inspectors.
• Ensures all exams are completed properly and all images are accounted for by the end of the shift.
• Verifies physicians' written orders and assures appropriate clinical indications of ordered exams.
• Accurately completes exams in IDXrad and ensures proper coding of exams and billing modifiers.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay range of $51.880 - $66.940 - $82.000.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree