Radiology Technologist Lead

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

7d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Graduate of an accredited Radiology program – Required
Certified and registered by ARRT in Radiography– RT(R) Required
Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures, computer/information systems, equipment used in performing assigned duties, application of safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Possesses abilities in team building, decision making, and conflict management.
Able to perform and assist others with procedures and direct diagnostic radiology workflow.
Applies advanced skills in area of specialization.
Adapts procedures, protocols, techniques and equipment to meet special needs.

Nice To Haves

2 Year / Associate Degree Preferred
2 years of experience in diagnostic radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and is responsible for the effective ongoing quality, productivity, and efficiency of the radiology department.
Assist physicians in the performance of diagnostic and / or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the imaging equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans.
Spend 90% of time in direct patient care.
Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.
Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.
Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.
May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.