Lead Radiology Technologist - Full time, daytime

Lumexa Imaging•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Candidates for this position should be ARRT registered in New Jersey with in-depth experience in their modality. Lead Technologist experience preferred with an advanced modalities such as CT, Mammography or MRI. Schedule: Monday to Friday daytime hours Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ The Lead Technologist will be responsible for assisting the Center Manager with the overall leadership and direction of the clinical departments, while ensuring high image quality and successful completion of exams. Along with staffing and quality and performance improvement efforts, the Lead Technologist will serve as an internal imaging expert for the center and create a positive patient and customer experience. (70%) Patient Care Operates scanning equipment safely and competently, while obtaining quality images Demonstrates competence in following established scanning protocols and exercises ability to adjust protocols as required Complies with center safety guidelines for patient and self, utilizes protective equipment when appropriate Ensures patient safety by screening for contraindications such as, but not limited to, cardiac pacemakers, sheet metal fragments, shrapnel, jewelry, wallet, metal prosthesis, etc. Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e., Fuji and PACS) Ensures proper charges are entered and referring physician’s orders are verified Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner Prepares examination rooms for radiology procedures Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintains room cleanliness and neat appearance Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e., technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes verification process in PACS Perform regular audit of center activities for quality standard compliance; collaborates with Imaging Lead on implementation of solutions for imaging and quality challenges Provides in-center support for accreditation activities Provides input and support for new initiatives and process implementation Acts as on-site leadership in absence of center manager, helping to manage center activities (25%) Team Supervision Manages the training and onboarding of new technologists Assists in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring process Monitors and approves timecards Participates in technologist performance evaluations and on-going development of technologists including performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions when necessary Allocates specific job responsibilities/specialty tasks and defines priorities Act as primary point of escalation for clinical challenges and escalating particularly complex issues to Imaging Lead Assists in or establishes technologist schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate department coverage (5%) Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge of and adherence to company policies and protocols
Knowledge of and adherence to HIPAA and safety guidelines
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
Knowledge of current technical skills and procedural understanding to perform a full range of scanning procedures
Knowledge of and adherence to ALARA principles
Knowledge of basic level computer skills
Ability to operate and adjust scanning and ancillary equipment
Skill in organizing and prioritizing work and following assignments through to completion
Skill in written and verbal communication
Ability to take initiative to improve processes, think strategically and identify trends
Ability to provide open, honest feedback to improve decision making
Ability to maintain and build constructive relationships that produce results
Ability to effectively supervise non-exempt staff
Ability to lead in a manner consistent with USRS’ and the Departments values
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines
Ability to be flexible in schedule and adaptable to constant change
Ability to effectively handle details with accuracy
Ability to maintain regular attendance and on-time approval to work as scheduled
Ability to deliver high quality customer service to internal and external customers by communicating with integrity and compassion
Ability to resolve service recovery issues and understand when to escalate to the next level
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Graduate of 24-month AMA approved School of Radiology Technology
12 months previous experience in diagnostic radiology or other imaging modality
ARRT certification in Radiology; advanced certification in CT or MRI
IV credentialed if applicable
BLS certification
Heavy lifting: up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions.
Requires computer related activities for extended periods of time
Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, write and key

Nice To Haves

Lead Technologist experience preferred with an advanced modalities such as CT, Mammography or MRI

Responsibilities

Operates scanning equipment safely and competently, while obtaining quality images
Demonstrates competence in following established scanning protocols and exercises ability to adjust protocols as required
Complies with center safety guidelines for patient and self, utilizes protective equipment when appropriate
Ensures patient safety by screening for contraindications such as, but not limited to, cardiac pacemakers, sheet metal fragments, shrapnel, jewelry, wallet, metal prosthesis, etc.
Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations (i.e., Fuji and PACS)
Ensures proper charges are entered and referring physician’s orders are verified
Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner
Prepares examination rooms for radiology procedures
Monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation and maintains room cleanliness and neat appearance
Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e., technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) and completes verification process in PACS
Perform regular audit of center activities for quality standard compliance; collaborates with Imaging Lead on implementation of solutions for imaging and quality challenges
Provides in-center support for accreditation activities
Provides input and support for new initiatives and process implementation
Acts as on-site leadership in absence of center manager, helping to manage center activities
Manages the training and onboarding of new technologists
Assists in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring process
Monitors and approves timecards
Participates in technologist performance evaluations and on-going development of technologists including performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions when necessary
Allocates specific job responsibilities/specialty tasks and defines priorities
Act as primary point of escalation for clinical challenges and escalating particularly complex issues to Imaging Lead
Assists in or establishes technologist schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate department coverage
Completes other tasks and projects as assigned

Benefits

Career Growth: We support and encourage all employees to advance their careers through internal promotion in the organization. We offer the Technologist Advancement Academy (TAA), a cross training program is designed to help our employees to pursue registry in other modalities (MRI, CT, Mammography). It allows you to advance your career during working hours while still being paid. Our program includes a dedicated trainer and online training through simulations.
Medical Insurance: We partner with a leading healthcare provider to offer three competitive medical plans for employees to select from based on their individual healthcare needs.
Dental Insurance: South Jersey Radiology has worked with a leading healthcare provider to design a dental plan that is a step above most in the market today, offering the largest network of providers in the country and orthodontia coverage with no age limit!
Vision Insurance: We are proud to offer competitive and affordable vision coverage to our team.
Life Insurance: We provide life insurance coverage at no cost to the employee and offer additional voluntary coverage.
Paid Time Off: We offer 18 days and holidays when you start with South Jersey Radiology. More time off is earned as you stay with the team! More time off is earned as you stay with the team!
401(K): SJRA is proud to offer a 401(k) plan with Safe Harbor and Profit Sharing contributions.
Teladoc: Affordable convenient option for treating all your medical conditions, it allows you to talk to a doctor anytime anywhere by phone or video consult.
Employee and family discount: Several radiology studies (scans) are fully covered for employees and eligible household members simply be being part of the SJRA family.
Short & Long Term Disability: For those unexpected life events we offer voluntary short and long term disability insurance through The Hartford. Maternity leave is covered by short term disability.