Radiology Technologist Lead - Specialty Orthopedic Surgery

CHRISTUS Health•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist Lead is an advanced, experienced user of the department’s modalities and demonstrates mastery of hospital- or clinical-level imaging competencies. The role coordinates patient scheduling and daily work assignments and serves as a resource for diagnostic department technologists. The lead supports efficient operations and a positive patient experience, helps coordinate technologist training and development, communicates technological and procedural changes, and participates in staff growth and competency requirements. The role also observes radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures and requires excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or an accepted and approved equivalent.
Two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.
Basic computer experience required.
ARRT Radiography (R) required.
State licensure required: Texas MRT by TMB; Louisiana LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE; or New Mexico RRT by MIRTP NMED.
BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

Responsibilities

Meet the expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health Core Values and administrative and departmental policies, including expectations for behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
Promote staff growth, development, and engagement in collaboration with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Support physician satisfaction by assisting radiologists and referring physicians.
Protect patient confidentiality and disclose confidential information only when necessary to perform assigned duties.
Adapt patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate and prioritize imaging procedures throughout the workday while maintaining patient care and continuity.
Perform examinations and procedures as needed to support patient throughput.
Ensure exam rooms are clean, neat, and adequately stocked before examinations.
Work other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
Ensure completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate issues to the PACS administrator or designee when needed.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, report them to the appropriate director, manager, supervisor, or biomedical personnel, and follow up.
Perform other duties as assigned.