Radiologic Tech- OR Facilitator, Jewish Hospital, 6a-4:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic OR Facilitator oversees daily workflow between the Radiology department’s diagnostic area and the OR, serving as a liaison between the department and UofL Health customers. The role supports department and hospital objectives by assisting the Administrative Director, Operations Manager, OR staff, and Diagnostic Supervisor, and by guiding and instructing supervised employees. The facilitator coordinates OR workflow, staff assignments, equipment, supplies, and contrast-media tracking. The position also provides orientation and training for staff and students, supports service recovery, helps ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, and performs staff technologist duties during OR downtime. The role requires a JRCERT-approved Radiologic Technology Program education, two years of Radiologic Technologist experience, ARRT registration, Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification, and American Heart Association BLS certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a JRCERT-approved Radiologic Technology Program.
At least 2 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
ARRT registration.
Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Thorough knowledge and proficiency in the skills of a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to think critically through complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice, and to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
Effective use of Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Ability to use internal personnel-management systems and EMR.
Service orientation, equipment coordination, active learning, problem recognition, and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee OR workflow to ensure optimum efficiency.
Assign daily tasks to staff and ensure equitable distribution of work volume.
Coordinate with lead technologists to monitor productivity and budgeted employee hours, ensure lunches and breaks for OR staff, and report malfunctioning equipment and systems.
Orient and train new staff and students in OR techniques and procedures.
Assess staff competency by completing OR portions of orientation and competency checklists in a timely manner.
Act as a liaison and resource for staff scheduled in the OR, the OR board runner, and lead technologists; perform service recovery as needed.
Coordinate with the RN to distribute each C-arm to the correct OR room and ensure the technologist is ready and present when a procedure begins.
Report remaining scheduled and add-on OR cases to the lead technologist or supervisor for the following shift.
Ensure C-arms are clean, parked in the proper location with cords neatly wrapped, and have all images DICOM-transferred daily; report maintenance needs and promptly notify the radiology supervisor of equipment downtime.
Monitor OR supplies, including cystograffin, Visipaque, and Isovue.
Track OR cases and contrast-media usage.
Report McKesson (PACS) issues on computers in individual OR rooms to PACS Coordinators.
Perform staff technologist duties during OR downtime.
Promote a positive image of the department and hospital and support teamwork, communication, and organizational values.
Ensure department operations comply with hospital guidelines, policies, and procedures, and comply with company policies, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Maintain confidentiality, follow safety standards, work collaboratively, and provide effective customer service to patients, physicians, staff, visitors, and the broader healthcare community.
Perform other duties as assigned.