Lead Radiologic Technologist
Reno Orthopedic Center, United States
Job Description
As a Lead Radiologic Technologist, you would be crucial to our mission because you directly contribute to the function of the imaging department for employees and patient. On any given day, you could help an employee with their schedule or improve productivity.
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What would you do as a Lead Radiologic Technologist?
The Lead Radiologic Technologist is responsible for obtaining high quality images and a positive patient experience as requested from medical professionals for use in the development of patient treatment plans, as well as directing and reviewing the work of other radiologic technologists. You can expect to regularly:
Lead Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Radiologic Technologists including creating work schedules, assigning team members tasks, and providing training on the safe operation of the C-arm and other machinery;
- Monitor and ensure the team’s productivity and quality of work;
- Assist in providing annual training on radiation safety including annual radiological physics evaluation for the C-arm and other machinery, apron testingthat meets the requirements of the Radiation Control Program, and maintenance of the Radiation Control Program notebook in compliance with the State of Nevada;
- Maintain radiation dosimetry participants comply with the State of Nevada Radiation Control Program;
- Collaborate with leadership to create efficient workflow process improvements;
- Monitor service engineers in the maintenance, and repair of systems and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate radiologic equipment to produce radiographic images of patients’ specific body parts as requested by medical professionals, including using C-arm and fluoroscopy imaging;
- Adjust equipment and determine proper voltage, current, desired exposure time and distance for optimal images;
- Screen patients for radiologic imaging safety, explain the process and address patient concerns prior to performing scanning;
- Position patients for images using immobilization and protective equipment, including immobilizing patient, removing braces, splints or bandages and positioning lead shields, to comply with government regulations and ensure patient and staff safety;
- Evaluate images for technical quality;
- Document imaging performed, appropriate charges and other necessary information in patients’ electronic medical records and Patient Archive Communication System (PACS);
- Maintain quality control measures in accordance with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) guidelines and in compliance with the NV state Radiation Control Program safety recommendation;
- Follow quality assurance guidelines including positioning, markers, demographics, and coning to ensure optimal images before releasing image to physician;
- Prepare radiology department daily including cleaning, stocking, and sanitizing work areas and equipment;
- Monitor the workflow with your assigned aide and rooms each day;
- Remain calm in high-stress environments.
Requirements
- Certifications/Education
- High School Diploma or GED;
- Radiologic Technologist Certification through American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT);
- Current Nevada state Radiologic Technologist license;
- Knowledge of
- Radiology safety procedures and protocols;
- HIPAA and OSHA regulations/procedures;
- Experience
- One (1) year of experience working as a licensed radiologic technologist;
- Using computer systems and applications and radiology software;
- Communicating effectively with patients, physicians and other medical staff.
Note: This position requires the incumbent to obtain a current CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications - How can you set yourself apart from other applicants?
- Experience directing and reviewing the work of others.
Work Environment
This position operates in a clinical environment. Exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, and similar conditions are possible.
Physical: This position is required to frequently stand and walk to obtain images. The noise level is usually moderate.
Schedule: May include nights and weekends (Saturday); schedule is based on manager discretion.
Travel: This position may require travel to other clinic locations based on manager discretion.
Benefits
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