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

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic OR Facilitator oversees daily workflow between the diagnostic area of the Radiology department 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 providing guidance and instruction to employees supervised. The facilitator coordinates OR staffing and equipment, supports staff orientation and competency assessment, and helps ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations. During OR downtime, the facilitator performs staff technologist duties. The position also promotes teamwork, communication, professionalism, confidentiality, patient-centered service, and adherence to hospital policies and safety standards.

Requirements

Graduate of a JRCERT-approved Radiologic Technology Program.
Two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
ARRT certification.
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 effectively.
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 breaks and lunches for OR staff, and report malfunctioning equipment and systems.
Orient and train new staff and students in proper OR techniques and procedures.
Assess staff competency by completing the 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 procedures begin.
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 DICOMed off daily; report maintenance needs and promptly notify the radiology supervisor about equipment that is down.
Monitor inventory of necessary OR supplies, including cystograffin, Visipaque, and Isovue.
Manage OR cases and track 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 enhance communication and teamwork in support of University Hospital values, vision, and goals.
Ensure department operations comply with hospital guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate professionalism, customer service, collaboration, and appropriate conduct with patients, physicians, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader healthcare community.
Adhere to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.