Overview:
The Chief Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for orchestrating daily workflow within the Imaging Department. Delegates staff as needed per work volume. Acts as a liaison between staff and the Director of Imaging to address daily issues that may arise. Performs imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares and transports patients as necessary.
- Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images as needed for interpretation. Verifies and completes studies in RIS/PACS. Reviews PACS for broken/unlinked studies and takes steps to resolve the issues. Reviews send que periodically to ensure studies are going to Radiologist worklist.
- Supervises and maintains that radiology services are in compliance with standards established by the hospital, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement for the Imaging Department.
- Oversees training and staff development in the Imaging Department ensuring all employees receive proper orientation.
- Oversees departmental supplies.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Collects student documents and supplies them to college designee. Oversees students as needed.
- Monitors the quality of work performed by staff and makes recommendations to improve quality.
- Coordinates workflow eliminating unnecessary delays for the patients and establishing priorities for patient exams and treatments, as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
- Assures that all medications, emergency drug boxes and crash carts are surveyed and appropriate documentation is maintained, as evidence by logs.
- Demonstrates the ability to make difficult decisions and communicates in a positive manner, as evidence by direct supervision.
- Maintains a professional image and role modeling behavior, as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
- Develops and maintains a positive attitude as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
- Demonstrates understanding of accreditation standards including Health Department, DNV, State of WV, OSHA, and other governing bodies.
Qualifications:
Education
- Graduate of AMA approved school of radiologic technology
- Maintains registry requirements with ARRT
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science, Liberal Arts (BA), or healthcare related field
Licensure
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, West Virginia State Licensure, and BLS certified.
Minimum Work Experience
· Minimum 3 year technologist experience preferred
· Management experience preferred
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
· Current BLS certification
· Basic computer skills
· In-depth knowledge of ALARA guidelines
Leadership Skills
- Must be proactive and a self-starter.
- Must possess good communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations calmly and professionally without portraying negative emotion or hostility.
- Must possess effective planning/organizational skills.
- Must plan and organize work in a manner that enables flexibility to changing priorities.
- Demonstrates the ability and/or willingness to work varying hours.
- Must possess an acceptable attendance record.