Team Lead Radiology - Acute

OhioHealth • Dublin, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Dublin Methodist Hospital is hiring a Team Lead to support their Radiology/Imaging departments (Diagnostics, CT, MRI, Nuclear Med, Ultrasound). This will be 8-hour shifts on day shift, but the candidate must be flexible with their schedule including possible weekends. The Team Lead may also be needed to assist with staffing, depending upon their training/experience. The Team Lead assists in daily and ongoing operation, including oversight of processes related to the following: smooth flow of patients, and most efficient use of high-tech Imaging resources; implements a continuous quality control/improvement program to enhance utilization of these resources; establishes ongoing orientation, training and continuing program for technologists and assists in management of inventory control. Independently performs appropriate examinations as requested by the ordering physician with the protocol indicated by the patients’ symptoms, medical history, and/or results from previous testing.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• AART - American Association of Radiologic Technologists - American Association of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Graduate of an accredited radiography program; current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent Certification and Ohio Department of Health radiologic license.
• Should have competent computer skills with good understanding of the Electronic Medical Record (Radiant) and other pertinent applications, and intradepartmental processes.
• Must be BLS certified.
• At least two years of previous Imaging Experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of Technologist as needed: Prepares patient for imaging examination; assists radiologist during examinations; starts IVs; draws up Medication/ contrast media and safely performs intravenous administrative via manual or automatic injection; arranges for patient transportation; maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Coordinates daily workload with other clinical sections and departments: Adjusts patient flow by scheduling workload and staff to maximize equipment utilization; coordinates preparatory procedures with nursing units; arranges with patients and physicians for follow-up examinations; coordinates out-patient scheduling with Central Scheduling to maximize number of out-patient slots available; organizes and directs section personnel to minimize patient waiting time and maximize efficiency; implements continuous quality improvement program in compliance with American College of Radiology standards to enhance utilization of resources; monitors technical quality of patient care, defers major problems to the Manager, Performs basic and advanced Electronic Medical Record EMR functions e.g. patient arrival, complete, edit and billing.
• Assists with the requirements of orientation, training, required competencies and OhioHealth University courses; instructs students and employees in training sessions; provides coaching and input into employee performance evaluations; orders supplies; establishing inventory control methods to assure operation within the budget; and monitors technical reliability and vendor repair of units. Assumes some managerial functions as needed.
• Participates in OhioHealth Innovation Council and other meetings as designated. Designs and implements protocols, orientation, and training programs for technologists. Designs and implements on-the-job and self-study programs to familiarize technologists with the equipment operation, cross sectional anatomy pertaining to CT and MR, and patient care issues pertinent to imaging; Responsible for teaching/ educating students, medical students and residents in the basic methods and instrumentation of their area of competency.
• Enforces radiation safety standards by practicing As Low As Reasonably Achievable principles. The major duties/ responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed associates in the job. Associate is expected to perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED