Lead Radiology Technologist | PRN

Avera•Pierre, SD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day to day workflow, operating radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians and performing routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. The Lead Technologist utilizes independent and interdependent judgement for integrating health care. This technologist is expected to serve as a resource to all physician, administrative, and surgery radiology staff personnel.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Associate's or equivalent from two- college or technical school, or hospital-based Radiologic Technology Program.
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire.
Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Responsibilities

Prepares, positions and instructs patients and adjusts equipment as needed.
Operates equipment to provide quality images for the surgeons.
Operates and calibrates intra-operative computed tomography equipment and set scan parameters to produce satisfactory images.
Take x-ray images in other areas of the hospital with portable equipment.
Observe sterile techniques and complete procedures promptly.
Works with physicians to obtain optimal images.
Consults with surgeon as to specific details of individual exams for specialized protocols.
Assists in creating staff schedules and adjusting staff schedules to maintain sufficient staff in each area.
Disseminates information to staff as requested by department director, manager, or radiologist.
Assists management in communicating changes to protocols and educating staff.
Acts as a clinical resource throughout the organization.
Performs quality assurance/control testing and monitoring, maintaining records accordingly.
Performs clerical duties (in house PACS and Teleradiology competent).
Archives given scan data.
Assists with staff/student on-the-job training and orientation.
Mentors and assists in the education of students.
Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Radiology Department, Quality Assurance, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines or as required by law.