Lead Radiology Tech - Full Time, Evenings (08HR)

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

2d•$84 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Lead Radiology Technologist (RT) is responsible for patient flow and the coordination of scheduling needs of the RT area on the assigned shift. Oversees technical personnel in assigned work areas. Performs general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the department's standard of quality. Responsible for producing quality images following established departmental and QA protocols using independent judgment and initiative. Offers suggestions for improving inter and intradepartmental operations. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Ensures that equipment and accessories are maintained and functioning. Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and service calls placed. Notifies appropriate personnel of supply requirements; makes recommendations concerning the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of equipment. Ensures timecards are completed accurately and on time according to departmental and hospital policy. Keeps abreast and demonstrates awareness of legal requirements, risk management issues and accreditation standards by reporting unusual occurrences involving customers, environment and/or self within correct timeframes and involves the appropriate individuals and/or completes necessary forms (incident/ employee accident report, etc.). Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic system. Oversees work flow, work assignments, operational effectiveness, human resources and the resolution of technical and non-technical problems for an assigned shift. Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents and faculty. Performs various simple to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body. Duties include transferal of images, archiving and performing of appropriate imaging protocols which meet the department’s standards of quality. Reports problems concerning staffing requirements, work methods, staff morale, etc., and recommends solutions as appropriate to supervisor. Coordinates with personnel of other departments with regard to patient and/or staff related problems. Troubleshoots, reboots, calls help line, calls service and/or involves other individuals as appropriate for equipmentmaintenance.

Requirements

One (1) year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience Required
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization and gain their cooperation
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to perform complex diagnostic imaging procedures
Ability to perform general and specialized radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures which meet the departments standard of quality
Ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to troubleshoot, document and communicate equipment problems
Ability to work effectively as a team player
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of Imaging processes and fluoroscopic techniques, methods and equipment
Knowledge of methods of positioning patients for radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging procedures
Knowledge of principles of image processing and development applicable to diagnostic imaging
Knowledge of radiation production, positioning and radiation safety
Knowledge of safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment
CRT
BLS - Basic Life Support
ARRT-RTR - Reg Tech-Radiography ARRT
RTF - Rad Tech Fluoroscopy

Responsibilities

Ensures that equipment and accessories are maintained and functioning.
Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and service calls placed.
Notifies appropriate personnel of supply requirements; makes recommendations concerning the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of equipment.
Ensures timecards are completed accurately and on time according to departmental and hospital policy.
Keeps abreast and demonstrates awareness of legal requirements, risk management issues and accreditation standards by reporting unusual occurrences involving customers, environment and/or self within correct timeframes and involves the appropriate individuals and/or completes necessary forms (incident/ employee accident report, etc.).
Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic system.
Oversees work flow, work assignments, operational effectiveness, human resources and the resolution of technical and non-technical problems for an assigned shift.
Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents and faculty.
Performs various simple to complex radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
Perform a variety of technical tasks involved in operating radiographic equipment and making radiographs of designated portions of the body.
Duties include transferal of images, archiving and performing of appropriate imaging protocols which meet the department’s standards of quality.
Reports problems concerning staffing requirements, work methods, staff morale, etc., and recommends solutions as appropriate to supervisor.
Coordinates with personnel of other departments with regard to patient and/or staff related problems.
Troubleshoots, reboots, calls help line, calls service and/or involves other individuals as appropriate for equipmentmaintenance.