Lead Radiologic Technologist - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor, or Operations Coordinator, the Lead Radiologic Technologist directs the department’s day-to-day activities and supervises technical and support staff. The position performs a wide variety of technical procedures while providing quality patient care and assisting physicians as needed. The role oversees staffing, patient flow, staff productivity, inventory, equipment maintenance, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures. It also supports staff development and human resource processes, provides patient and family education, and helps ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance. The position works a variable 10-hour shift, with weekend shifts as needed and on-call duty required.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal training program at an AMA-approved school, and meeting the requirements of appropriate state and/or federal mandated certification or equivalent.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification is required.
Diagnostic licensure: CRT, Fluoroscopy, and ARRT.

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory and technical experience.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day department activities and supervise technical and support staff.
Perform radiologic procedures and assist physicians as needed, ensuring high-quality exams and images.
Apply appropriate imaging techniques and protocols; position patients correctly and label and identify studies accurately.
Use imaging equipment proficiently and administer contrast according to protocol.
Ensure staffing levels meet workload and patient-care needs, and oversee staff productivity and organized patient flow.
Address problems and support positive relationships with internal and external customers; facilitate referring physicians’ requests.
Ensure adequate department inventory and equipment maintenance, and maintain a professional, positive department atmosphere.
Ensure staff adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, including dress code, radiation safety, and standard precautions.
Complete staff schedules and provide input on hiring, promotion, corrective action, coaching, and counseling decisions.
Ensure performance appraisals and competencies are completed, and arrange lunch and break relief for staff.
Communicate pertinent issues to the manager, supervisor, or operations coordinator in a timely manner.
Support the development of technical and student staff and act as a resource to staff and physicians.
Provide pre- and post-procedure education and reassurance to patients, including information about procedures, timing, physicians, contrast, positioning, instructions, reports, and patient satisfaction forms.
Communicate with patients and families in a manner appropriate to the patient’s age, culture, health, and comprehension while maintaining confidentiality.
Verify patient identity and pregnancy status; provide safe, efficient, therapeutic care and perform the ordered procedure on the correct patient.
Observe patients, report changes in status, take appropriate action, follow Advanced Directives, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Stay current with regulatory requirements, gather information, and assist inspectors.
Ensure exams are completed properly and images are accounted for by the end of the shift.
Verify written physician orders and appropriate clinical indications for exams.
Begin and accurately complete exams in IDXrad, including required exam and technical information; enter correct coding, billing modifiers, and supplies; and depart patients when appropriate.
Ensure film jackets are labeled and paperwork is filed appropriately.