Radiology Coordinator

WINDBER HOSPITAL INC•Windber, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for directly managing the assigned unit by determining work procedures and ensuring the unit complies with all operating policies and practices as well as regulatory requirements. Communication with appropriate personnel and timely report is also required as well as providing supervision to assigned unit personnel.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school with a focus or concentration in radiology technology is required.
Current, Valid American Registry of Radiologic Tech (ARRT) registration is required
CPR certification is required
Minimum one to two years related experience and/or training is required; preferably in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Certified as a CT Tech is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership and professionalism
Attend majority of required meetings annually assigned
Attend trainings, in-services, meetings and conferences as necessary and as directed
Communicate with staff creatively through verbal, written means
Participate on assigned committees
Ensure monthly staff meetings in collaboration with Director of Ancillary Operations
Maintain clinical expertise
Resolve problems as they arise
Direct day to day operations of the Department
Monitor operation of the department for effectiveness and resolve problems as they arise
Oversee the activity of staff to ensure care is being provided according to established procedures
Manage available resources including staff, equipment and supplies
Ensure payroll submission is completed in a timely fashion
Direct information technologies within the department
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Schedule and prepare staffing patterns for assigned employees to manage resources
Maintain staffing schedules
Adjust staffing in accordance to the patient volume and demands
Monitor and contain overtime and active call expenditures
Ensure guidelines are followed for staff requests, PTO time and vacations
Prepare and monitor realistic operational, statistical and capital equipment budgets with the assistance of the Director of Ancillary Operations and the Vice President of Nursing.
Utilize historical data to prepare budgetary documents
Assist in developing realistic operational and statistical budget
Monitor budgeted amounts versus actual performance through end-of-month distributions reports and provide an explanation for variances
Verify accurate and timely end-of-month supply distributions reports
Research and evaluate equipment selection
Keep inventory of equipment and maintain in working condition
Monitor and contain overtime and active call expenditures
Evaluate the job performance of staff members with the Director of Ancillary Operations
Ensure completion of scheduled performance appraisal forms for assigned employees by the required deadline
Follow policies of Human Resources
Provide continual assessment, reinforcement and documentation annually and when appropriate
Determine measureable performance goals for staff
Ensure maintenance of employee education files
Collaborate with Director of Ancillary Operations
Identify, interview and hire qualified personnel with the assistance of the Director and Vice President of Nursing.
Ensure new staff receive proper orientation following department guidelines
Review essential job functions with the applicant
Ask legal, open-ended questions that increase the likelihood of job match and validate qualifications
Develop and follow department guidelines for orientation
Ensure new staff receives proper orientation
Ensure completion and submission of PAF, position control form, recruitment log, and MIS security form with appropriate signatures in a timely manner
Collaborate with Director of Nursing on staffing needs
Counseling, disciplining, discharging and resignation of employees with the assistance of the Director and Vice President of Nursing.
Properly document the employees performance along with corrective action which must be taken by the employee to improve and remain employed
Seek feedback from the Human Resources Director and Director of Nursing prior to taking adverse employment actions
Follow the Human Resources Department policies and procedures
Ensure submission of term PAF, and MIS forms with appropriate signatures and in a timely manner
Develop and review policies and procedures with the assistance of the Director and Vice President of Nursing.
Ensure that procedures and policies meet regulatory compliance requirements
Develop and update procedures and policies that provide assistance to staff members and empower involvement when applicable
Ensure staff is knowledgeable of updated policies
Assist in planning education day
Provide reports as required
Provide statistics of Department
Report department activities to selected committees within the hospital’s set reporting period
Monitor patient outcomes
Ensure development, completion and reporting of Quality Improvement activities
Elevate radiology practices in the department
Ensure quality improvement is being completed by departmental team.
Represent department on hospital quality committee
Evaluate and revise department policies and procedures as necessary or per regulatory agency standards
Provide annual competencies on department specific skills in collaboration with nursing education and Director and Vice President of Nursing
Engage staff in committee and departmental improvements
Keep open lines of communication
Collaborate with the other nursing departments in order to maximize staffing utilization
Report end-of-shift summary to hospital supervisor by 3pm
Notify Director and VP of Nursing of any issues within the department
Communicate with physicians regarding patient and staff issues
Provide clinical oversight of the radiology tech process.
Serve as a resource for department staff
Delegate nursing care duties as appropriate for the scope of practice of assignee
Maintain control of daily operations, manage admissions, transfers and discharges
Maintain Radiology Tech skill set
Function as a tech on the floor as necessary
Safely administer Barium and IV contrast as indicated
Follow hospital policy and procedure
Provide patient care
Monitor, evaluate, and maintain adequate supplies to care for patients
Ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner
Complete purchase requisitions and obtain approval from Director
Review external office supply orders
Ensure economical use of supplies, noting trends or opportunities for cost reductions
Evaluate new products in collaboration with Director of Acute Care Operations
Review, confirm, and sign off on all invoices received in a timely manner
Support the safety initiatives of WMC
Adhere to safety, health and wellness work practices
Identify and report any safety risks to either a member of the Safety Committee or the Chief Nurse Executive
Ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards
Monitor unit for compliance
Counsel staff on new or changes to regulatory agency standards
Collaborate with Director or Vice President of Nursing to keep up to date with standards
Support, review, and ensure staff compliance with CMS core measures in collaboration with Director of Quality and Vice President of Nursing.