Lead Radiology Technologist

Med Center Health•Bowling Green, KY

42d

About The Position

Oversees and provides direction to staff members related to completion of work, work schedules and work assignments. Receives and processes paperwork such as x-ray request and patient records accurately and in a timely manner. Evaluates film for technical quality. Assists Radiologists/ED Physicians in the validity of exams being performed and ordered. Performs age specific patient examination demonstrating awareness of safety and care for each age group. Performs necessary warm-up procedures on equipment, restocks room at end of shift so areas are adequately supplied for efficient patient care.

Requirements

Two years of Radiology Technologist experience required.
Completion of Radiologic Technology program required.
State of Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification required.
Registration with the ARRT required. If certified by the State of Kentucky prior to 1978 candidates are considered grandfathered into the profession and registration with the ARRT is not required.

Responsibilities

Oversees and provides direction to staff members related to completion of work, work schedules, and work assignments within established policies and procedures of Med Center Health.
Provides leadership in problem identification and resolution, and coordinates resolutions in collaboration with department leader.
Assists with hiring, training, development, and retention of employees who have the appropriate level of job knowledge, skill and overall fit to the department and to the organization.
Communicates job performance expectations and provides performance feedback that facilitates development.
Provides input in the completion of and the delivery of employee performance evaluations and actively addresses employee performance concerns through conflict-resolution.
Actively champions employee engagement.
Is well aware of employee morale and intervenes appropriately to maintain high levels of employee morale and engagement.
Fosters a team atmosphere and facilitates open communications to support Med Center Health's mission, vision and values.
Encourages teamwork among staff; facilitates resolution of team conflicts and promotes respect between all team members and across the organization.
Provides input in the development and management of the department budget.
Assists department leader with analyzing costs, developing programs to assure compliance with budgetary constraints and providing justifications for budget variances.
Ascertains an adequate patient history and diagnosis is applicable for exam ordered according to established indicators.
Processes exam in DR and completes study by sending to Synapse; enters pertinent information and documents completion of exam into Synapse; completes order by placing study in taken status.
Performs exam according to established procedure manual or can modify when unable to perform standard procedure.
Receives and processes paperwork such as x-ray request and patient records accurately and in a timely manner. Identifies patient film with name, date, and exam number correctly. Utilizes right and left marker accordingly.
Programs radiology machines and makes radiographs for a variety of examinations according to established procedure manual. Performs exam according to established procedure manual or can modify when unable to perform standard procedure.
Stays in close contact with Team Leaders/Manager and the ED Director and Supervisors regarding problems and/or successes.
Applies proper shielding and collimating for patient protection according to established guidelines.
Assists in communication and coordination of exams being completed with the ED, CT, US, and MRI.
Uses proper technique and care in operation of equipment. Notifies Manager, Team Leaders, or bio-med tech of equipment problems and documents date, time, location, and problem on equipment log. Assists by making exposures, developing test films and providing as much insight to the problem as possible.