Lead Radiology Tech OR

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Lead Radiology Tech coordinates daily operating-room case coverage with the OR Charge RN and creates and publishes staff and call schedules. The role performs radiologic examinations and supports patient care by confirming patient and exam identity, obtaining and documenting patient history, explaining procedures, and using appropriate positioning and radiographic techniques to produce high-quality examinations. The Lead Radiology Tech also assists the Radiologist with arthrogram procedures and must demonstrate appropriate sterile procedure skills. The position requires proper equipment operation and manipulation, infection-control practices, equipment cleaning and supply stocking, and adherence to confidentiality requirements. The Lead Radiology Tech supports quality assurance and CQI programs, attends required training, and demonstrates professional communication, adaptability, and commitment to organizational goals. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Completion of an associate program in Radiologic Technology or certification from a credentialed radiology school, with ARRT certification.
Current state and ARRT licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Basic knowledge and understanding of PACS.
Basic knowledge and understanding of HIPAA.
Excellent patient care skills.
Professional communication skills.
Adaptability to a high-volume environment.
Demonstrated current competencies for the job position.
Proper equipment manipulation.
Ability to set techniques that follow ALARA.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily case coverage in collaboration with the OR Charge RN.
Create and publish staff and call schedules.
Have crucial conversations with staff as needed.
Correctly identify patients and corresponding exams.
Obtain and document patient history.
Use proper positioning, radiographic techniques, and cassette screen/grid combinations to ensure high-quality examinations.
Follow standard precautions and maintain infection-control standards.
Educate patients regarding procedures and related information.
Operate equipment properly, as assessed by observation and audit.
Clean equipment and stock supplies as needed.
Provide cooperative, positive, and professional patient care and customer service.
Maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, employee, computer, and other sensitive information.
Perform and support quality assurance/CQI programs and processes.
Demonstrate commitment to organizational goals.
Attend mandatory in-services and training.
Assist the Radiologist with arthrogram procedures and demonstrate appropriate sterile procedure skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.