Job Overview:
Under the direction of the Radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, lead radiologic technologist is responsible for the daily distribution of resources and facilitating patient throughput, develops and maintains equipment QC; adhering to Ohio Department of Health/QA regulations, with the radiologists develops, and implements new procedures including training staff as needed. Maintains department exam quality through regular review of exam quality, competency evaluations of team, feedback and interaction with physicians. Performs competency evaluations of technical personnel. Works effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members, and complies with infection prevention procedures. The lead technologist also performs the duties of a radiologic technologist and senior radiologic technologist as required and must meet all licensing requirements and demonstrates ongoing proficiency in required skills.
Job Requirements:
Associate's Degree in Allied Health
Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
Radiologic Technologist, ARRT, State License
Radiation Safety services, Problem Solving Skills, Fluoroscopy, C-arm, OR, ERCP's, Trauma, Digital Radiography, Portable X-ray equipment
1-2 years experience Clinical Allied Health in a related field
Job Responsibilities:
Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.
Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting it.
Demonstrates ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures. Performs competency evaluations of technical personnel.
Demonstrates the ability to lead work groups to provide quality service. Organize daily patient and team member schedules for efficient use of resources. Oversees quality of staff technologists. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
Demonstrates professional demeanor while performing organizational and communication skills to better promote the well being of the department.
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally
Lifting 11-50 Lbs -Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
