Lead Radiology Technologist

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

16h

About The Position

Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare. The Lead Radiology Technologist performs administrative duties including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, coding information for insurance purposes, maintaining equipment, training in other staff members, and keep us update with regulations. This position will provide supervisory oversight over other X-Ray techs, and other support staff.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Licensed X-Ray Technologist.
Registered ARRT and state licensed.
One year work experience required in a similar field, Additional education may be substituted for years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with managing others.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient and their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements.
Explains and prepares the patient for all radiographic procedures.
Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data from charts in order to alert nurses and/or physicians to possible contradictions for procedure.
Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease processes to properly and safety position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
Maintains radiographic equipment, C-ARM, and x-ray rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
Checks stock inventory and initiates orders.
Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
Communicates with providers on types of x-rays that can be done at JVCHC.
Keep disc for records storage.
Orders UPT as needed on female patients.
Must have working knowledge of electronic medical records and how to navigate within the system to retrieve material.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on Demand Available.
Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year.