LEAD RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Responsible for the overall daily operation of the Diagnostic Radiology department. Oversee the activities of the staff radiologic technologist. Assist with annual appraisals on staff/orient new employees.

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Assist in developing necessary forms, procedures, and protocols.
  • Confer with radiologist to determine proper imaging protocol.
  • Confer with department manager to determine proper procedures/guidelines.
  • Develop and implement new forms as needed for operations.
  • Provide for the safety of patients, other hospital employees, and visitors.
• Oversee daily QC/preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintain records on equipment calibration/service
  • Report any necessary equipment malfunction to service provider.
• Evaluate new products/equipment.
  • Assist the manager in determining the value of new products/equipment to meet the needs of the department.
  • Review new products/equipment on the basis of cost effectiveness.
  • Make recommendations for capital purchases of new equipment to department manager.
• Maintain or change patient/technologist schedule to provide accessibility and high quality services.
  • Provide proper scheduling for procedures.
  • Prepare technologist schedule for review by department manager.
• Maintain department statistics and records required by federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Assist in any necessary accreditations.
  • Assist JCAHO and DOH inspections.
• Assist department manager in the development of performance improvement initiatives.
  • Develop cost saving initiatives.
  • Develop better patient care initiatives.
• Oversee training, hiring, and education.
  • Oversee the activities and assists with annual performance appraisals on diagnostic radiology staff.
  • Assist in interviews for diagnostic radiology positions.
  • Orient new employees to department.
  • Maintain continuing education for staff.
• Oversee PACS system and related functions.
  • Assist PACS coordinator in maintenance functions of the PACS/CR system.
  • Assist PACS coordinator in daily operations of PACS/CR system.
  • Verify correct image/patient data is maintained in PACS system.
  • Evaluate new PACS/CR/Software/equipment.
• Follow negotiated agreement set forth by the technical bargaining group of the Service Employees International Union District 1199P, AFL-CIO, CLC.
• Perform all job duties of Staff Radiologic Technologist included on job description Staff Radiologic Technologist.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

• Three (3) years’ experience as Registered Radiologic Technologist with credentials with ARRT.

• Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
  
  

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

 

Extreme Heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Heights

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Confined Spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Mechanical Hazards

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Use of Vibrating Tools

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Operates Vehicle

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Operates Heavy Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Rotates All Shifts

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 Hours Shifts

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

10-12 Hours Shifts

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

On-Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

Travel Between Sites

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Direct Patient Care

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Respirator Protective Equipment

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Eye Protection

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Head Protection (hard hat)

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Hearing Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Hand Protection

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Feet, Toe Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Body Protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Latex Exposure

 

x

 

x

 

 

 

Solvent Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Mist Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

 

 

 

 

 

x

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

Laser Exposure

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

Bending (Stooping)

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Sitting

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Walking

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Climbing Stairs

x

 

 

 

x

 

 

Climbing Ladders

x

 

 

 

x

 

x

Standing

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Squatting (Crouching)

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Twisting/Turning

 

 

 

 

x

 

 

Keyboard/Computer Operation

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Gross Grasp

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Fine Finger Manipulation

 

x

 

 

x

 

 

Hand/Arm Coordination

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Carry

x

 

 

 

X

 

 

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Seeing Near w/Acuity

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Feeling (Sensation)

x

 

 

x

 

 

 

Color Vision

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Hearing Clearly

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

 

x

 

 

 

x

 

Reaching Forward

x

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

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10-29#

30-49#

>50#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

###

 

 

 

10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

###

 

 

 

10-19#

20-29#

30-50#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

###

 

 

 

 

10-19#

20-50#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.