Lead Radiologic Technologist FT Afternoons

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Lead Radiologic Technologist serves as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in radiologic procedures while also performing Radiologic Technologist duties as required. The role coordinates work flow, delegates tasks, and guides staff in carrying out their duties. The position follows up on staff activities, resolves routine and complex problems, and helps ensure the department operates safely and efficiently. It monitors work quantity and quality and ensures diagnostic procedures meet department standards. The role provides input on performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline, including termination; assists with performance improvement plans; and schedules and tracks time for radiologic technologists. Call or standby may be required. The Lead Radiologic Technologist monitors compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies, and implements internal and external audit recommendations as directed.

Requirements

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Two years of progressively more responsible Radiologic work experience.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine appropriate radiographic methods based on patients' physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to instruct and work effectively with patients under physical or emotional stress and to understand and follow physicians' verbal and written requests and prescriptions.
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
Physical stamina and ability for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate imaging equipment and produce diagnostically acceptable images.
Ability to use discretion in communication and demonstrate diplomacy, tact, listening, and conflict-resolution skills.
Leadership skills, including decision-making, coaching, teaching, counseling, building confidence, and garnering support.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in radiologic procedures while performing Radiologic Technologist duties as required.
Coordinate work flow, delegate tasks, and oversee and guide staff in carrying out their duties.
Follow up on staff activities and resolve routine and complex problems.
Help ensure the department operates safely and efficiently.
Monitor the quantity and quality of work flow and ensure work is completed.
Ensure prescribed diagnostic procedures are performed according to department standards.
Provide input for performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline, up to termination.
Assist with monitoring performance improvement plans.
Schedule and perform timekeeping for radiologic technologists.
Take call or standby as required by the department.
Monitor and ensure compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies.
Implement external and internal audit recommendations as directed.
Determine age-appropriate methods for providing requested radiographs based on patients' physical abilities or limitations.
Operate imaging equipment and use supplies to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Gather and interpret data, identify discrepancies or issues, seek advice when precedents are unclear, and determine methods for ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Use discretion in communication and provide conflict resolution when necessary.
Coach, teach, counsel, and support colleagues as part of the role's leadership responsibilities.