Lead Radiologic Technologist - Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

1d•$38 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of Manager, Medical Imaging, following established policies and procedures, oversees and coordinates the work of Radiologic Technologists and support personnel in the performance of a variety of technical radiologic procedures. Provides guidance and supervision to technologist and students on imaging procedures. Assures efficient scheduling of patients and room availability; develops appropriate work schedules for staff to support anticipated needs. Maintains appropriate inventories of medical and radiology supplies, assures operating integrity of equipment and performs clerical and administrative functions as necessary. Regularly performs all functions of a Radiologic Technologist. Maintains highest level of compliance by meeting regulatory needs of but not limited to American College of Radiology and The Joint Commission. All essential functions performed in the position reflect age specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital mission, vision, and values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Requirements

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Registration through the American Registry for radiologic technologists as well as two years formal training in an accredited School of radiologic Technology required.
Current and valid license from the Department of Health to practice in the State of Rhode Island.
Must hold a current CPR certification from AHA, BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to operate all types of radiographic and related equipment, push portable radiographic equipment, and transfer and position patients.
Conceptual ability to determine means of providing the requested radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality based on the specifics of each case.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress, to instruct students and employees in radiologic technique, and provides leadership to other employees.
Ability to organize and coordinate the operation of a unit.
Analytical skills to compile and interpret routine data.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
EXPERIENCE: One to two years of increasing responsibility and experience in a hospital Radiology Department.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work location is in Main Radiology Department or in smaller satellite operation where there is little discomfort due to noise, dust, or temperature.
Exposure to radiation, but with little chance of illness or injury when established safety precautions are followed.
Continuous standing, walking, pushing of portable radiographic equipment, and lifting and positioning patients is required.
Some exposure to odors from human waste and chemicals from automatic film processing equipment.

Responsibilities

Schedules work time, holidays, sick time and vacation coverage of employees within unit which provides diagnostic radiographs to physicians for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Provides assistance with problems, and communicates new or changed policies and procedures to unit personnel.
Counsels, guides, and evaluates the performance of employees regularly assigned to the unit. May provide input on hiring or disciplinary action.
Responsible for the efficient patient flow by scheduling patient examinations, and coordinating work assignment of employees while giving consideration to the current volume of examination orders, type of radiography required, and the availability of equipment and facilities.
Provides for the clinical experience of radiologic Technology students, instructing and guiding students through radiological procedures in the area of responsibility. May review performance of student with instructor.
Regularly checks radiographs performed by technologists in the unit for quality control purposes.
Performs clerical and/or administrative tasks such as conducting inventory and ordering supplies; compiling statistics; checking equipment for proper operating condition, and arranging for repair when needed; providing input for budgetary needs.
Assumes charge-duty responsibility during weekends in the absence of regularly scheduled supervisory personnel on a routine basis.
Understands and practices ALARA principles of radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
Regularly performs all functions of a Radiologic Technologist.