Radiologic Technologist Lead (2472) - Citywide - H00050

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the Radiologic Technologist Lead functions as a lead Radiologic Technologist of a shift or an assigned area of diagnostic imaging. The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at SFDPH work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. The mission of SFDPH is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans, requiring employees to deliver services and support communities across its hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience working as a Radiologic Technologist
Possession of a current license issued by the State of California as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
ARRT certification in at least one advanced modality (e.g. Mammography (MM), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Quality Management (QM), Bone Density (BD), Cardiac-Interventional (CI) or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI))
Possession of a valid permit in Fluoroscopy equipment issued by California Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch
Certification in Possession of a valid Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of additional experience as a Radiologic Technologist can substitute for the required advanced modality.

Responsibilities

Functions as lead worker in an assigned area or for a shift; manages workload relative to available resources; prioritizes work and assigns tasks to Diagnostic Imaging Technologists and support staff; prepares and monitors work schedules and perform time reporting duties; inventories supplies and stocks area.
Acts as preceptor to new staff, or to an employee learning new skills or equipment; trains, orients and documents initial and annual competencies of staff; assists others with technical or positioning advice.
Performs general diagnostic procedures using fixed or portable, general, digital, fluoroscopic or other diagnostic equipment performs diagnostic imaging procedures in advanced modalities; lifts and carries cassettes to and from imaging equipment; manipulates and manages images; positions patients and selects technical factors based on knowledge of radiologic science, specific equipment and patient assessment.
Applies principles of radiation safety in compliance with federal, state and departmental standards; uses appropriate filters, cones, protective clothing and devices to obtain high-quality images with radiation exposure levels as low as reasonably achievable to patients, others and self; wears and exchanges radiation monitoring devices.
Assesses general patient condition, including stability, pain and safety, and as necessary takes action consistent with standards; monitors medical equipment and promptly adjusts or reports problems; observes and documents patient physical and procedural restraints.
Documents procedures and events in the patient's medical record and departmental logs, in accordance with regulatory, hospital and departmental standards; identifies images and documents with patient, technologist, date/time and laterality information.
Transports patients using gurneys, wheelchairs and beds; transfers patients to and from the exam table.
Schedules procedures and patients; transfers paper orders into an electronic order entry system; produces, processes and collates images and paperwork, and submits them for interpretation; receives and assists patients and other customers; answers departmental telephones; may be assigned to coordinate patient flow.
Performs venipuncture and CPR; assists physicians preparing and/or administering contrast media, setting up sterile and non-sterile trays, and providing instruments, medical devices and supplies as requested.
Trains student technologists in the science and practice of diagnostic imaging; assists in teaching and grading students.
Participates in departmental Quality Improvement efforts including conducting various quality control and assurance procedures and participating in quality improvement programs.
Cleans imaging equipment, supplies and procedure rooms; acts as liaison with field service engineer to effect necessary repairs.
Maintains patient medical records and data integrity using Radiology and hospital IT systems.
Assists physicians and providers in resolving imaging questions or issues.
May perform other duties as assigned.