Radiology Lead

Banner Health•Glendale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Lead facilitates services and provides clinical support within the Imaging department. The role performs prescribed procedures according to department and facility policies, procedures, and protocols, and provides care appropriate to the patient population. The lead supports patient care and department operations, helps coordinate staffing and workflow, serves as a clinical resource, and contributes to staff development and quality improvement activities. The position is based at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The facility is a Level I Trauma Center and serves as a tertiary care destination. Depending on certification and the modalities coordinated, the position may be assigned to a single modality or a multimodality medical imaging coordinator role.

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 ARRT and/or modality-qualified licensure such as NMTCB, ARDMS, or ARMRIT.
State regulatory agency licensure when applicable.
Advanced specialty certification by an accrediting body when applicable to MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, or Mammography.
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

Health care-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 support of department needs and collaborate with departments and outside vendors to coordinate resources and safe, efficient patient care.
Serve as a resource to patients, families, providers, and staff; facilitate patient flow and help interpret clinical policies.
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 help develop, interpret, implement, and evaluate process-improvement and quality-management activities; may serve as a quality-assurance resource or clinical educator and assist with QI/QC projects.
Monitor staff usage and ensure staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
Meet ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to safety policies.
Ensure efficient department workflow and perform prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Participate on assigned committees and coordinate with internal and external customers, including medical imaging and nursing staff, medical staff, the interdisciplinary care team, regulatory and health agencies, patients, and families.