Radiology Lead

Banner Health•Glendale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Lead facilitates services and provides clinical support within the Imaging department. The position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department and facility policies, procedures, and protocols, and provides care appropriate to the patient population. It supports patient flow, safe and efficient care, department workflow, staff development, and quality improvement activities. The role may be assigned to a single modality or to a multi-modality medical imaging coordinator position, depending on certification and the modalities coordinated. The position is based at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona. The posted schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is a Level I Trauma Center and tertiary care destination that provides services across a range of specialties. The campus has more than 3,000 employees.

Requirements

Certificate or diploma from an approved or accredited Radiologic Technology program, or an equivalent program for another modality such as MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, or Diagnostic Imaging.
National certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality-qualified licensure such as NMTCB, ARDMS, or ARMRIT.
State regulatory agency licensure, if applicable.
Advanced certification by the relevant accrediting body in a specialty such as MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, or Mammography, if applicable.
BLS certification.
Clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3 or more years of experience.
Effective communication and human relations skills, with the ability to analyze data and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare-related bachelor's degree.
Prior supervisory experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide or facilitate patient care and serve as a clinical resource to staff; assume direct patient care when necessary.
Promote interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
Demonstrate leadership in supporting department needs and collaborate with departments and outside vendors to coordinate resources and safe, efficient patient care.
Support patients, families, providers, and staff by facilitating patient flow and helping interpret department, facility, and system policies in the clinical setting.
Provide safe, cost-effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
Participate in staff development, orientation, education, and evaluation of clinical competencies; mentor staff in clinical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Support change and assist with development, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of process-improvement and quality-management activities.
May serve as a quality-assurance resource and clinical educator, and may coordinate or assist with quality-improvement and quality-control projects.
Monitor staff usage and ensure staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
Maintain ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice, protect confidential information, and adhere to safety policies.
Help assure efficient departmental workflow and perform prescribed procedures according to established policies and procedures.
Participate on committees as assigned.