Radiology Multi-Modality Coordinator

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center•Crystal Lake, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates daily operations within a multi-modality diagnostic imaging department to support efficient workflow, exceptional patient care, and high-quality imaging services. This role serves as a technical resource for staff and physicians, assists with scheduling, training, quality assurance, accreditation activities, and regulatory compliance, and supports department leadership in maintaining operational excellence, patient safety, and imaging quality. Performs advanced imaging procedures as needed and provides guidance and support to technologists, students, and team members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited radiography program
Two years of experience as a technologist required
ARRT registration in Radiography and one advanced modality for: Computerized Tomography (CT)
IEMA-DNS Radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois for Computerized Tomography (CT)
WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin for Computerized Tomography (CT)
OR ARMDS/CMNT required for Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine.
State does not require a license.
BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire.
Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department
Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately
Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation
Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner
Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department
Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently
Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions
Basic PC skills
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily operational tasks such as: Patient flow, delegation and assignment of tasks, monitoring partner performance, inventory management, communication with referring physicians, patients, partners and other departments
Maintains smooth and efficient workflow in the Radiology Department
Responds to technical questions, concerns, and problems from Radiology and other Mercy staff, including physicians and optimal operations.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and coordinates with Supervisor
Ensures adequate par levels of supplies and linen; reorders as necessary.
In collaboration with the Manager/Supervisor, ensures compliance with regulatory bodies, completes and submits required QA metrics.
Helps to identify areas where improvement may be necessary.
Assists Department Manager/Supervisor with training for new installations and upgrades to equipment and software for modalities as appropriate for site and licenses held.
Assigns, daily work assignments, and reviews the work of medical imaging and related staff.
Interviews, hires and oversees orientation of new partners.
Assists with the supervision of radiography and ultrasound students and programs.
Provides input regarding student evaluations.
Assists leadership with regular staff meetings.
Maintains and renews accreditation for ACR, FDA, MQSA and the state.
Implements and monitors radiation safety measures to ensure safety of patients and staff and compliance with government regulatory requirements.
Evaluates the accuracy and quality of images, and provides technical assistance to staff whenever necessary.
Confers with Department Manager/Supervisor for medical staff and technologists concerning medical imaging techniques and procedures.
Assists Manager/Supervisor in monitoring quality assurance program to conform to federal, state, local, and facility regulations and guidelines.
Consults on work in progress to assure accuracy and completes work.
Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers and patient identifiers and ensures Universal Protocol is used.
Performs and trains specialized and more difficult procedures.
Reviews current literature and attends meetings and seminars to keep informed of new developments in field.
Full working knowledge of PACS.