Position Purpose
Under the general direction of the manager, the incumbent is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Imaging Department, the staff, performing diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures, and actively participate as a member of the Imaging team.
Nature and Scope
The incumbent provides imaging services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and families. Demonstrating the ability to work with patients physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served and meets standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department age-specific competency standards.
Competencies
Competently operates imaging equipment and related machinery. Verifies and executes physicians orders for diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional exams, ensuring the proper preparation for such exams, and the safety and wellbeing of patients during procedures.
Other Duties
Other duties include, but are not limited to: • Billing • Supplies stocking • File maintenance • Medical charting • Informed consent documentation • Quality improvement studies • Patient history/symptoms acquisition
Responsibilities
Determines the best method of obtaining optimal examinations while ensuring patient safety; regulates patient flow, consults with radiologists and cardiologists to determine contrast media and makes necessary corrections to improve image quality. May be required to assist other modalities within the department or Renown Health.
Coordination and Communication
The position is responsible for coordination of daily workflow of the staff and providing for appropriate QC monitoring as specified in the evaluation section of the job description. Acts as a liaison between the staff and the Manager, Director of Imaging, Radiologists and Cardiologists, medical staff, and the Administration of Renown Health.
Policy and Procedure Development
The incumbent will help to develop policy and procedure for the Imaging Department. The incumbent will be responsible for providing the staff with current information regarding policy and procedure, disaster plans, fire and safety regulations, etc.
Staff Development and Support
The incumbent will ensure that all staff are afforded scheduled time to maintain current competencies. Assists the manager with scheduling of staff, orientation of new employees, supply inventory and ordering, scheduling for emergency repair of imaging equipment, participation in Quality Improvement process, and staff developmental in-services.
Challenges and Hazards
Major challenges to this position are related to staying current with changes in the field of radiology and cardiology, managing and coordinating the imaging department on a daily basis, and providing strategic planning input for the future direction of the department. Potential hazards in the healthcare environment include radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust, and stress. Renown Health has a Safety Management Program in place addressing these issues.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Applicants with a Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
Experience: Requires a minimum of two years of imaging or nursing experience. Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI) and Vascular Interventional (VI) preferred.
License(s): Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T) (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT): 200256, 200255 Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) (R) and State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography: 200251, 200255, 209255, 209259, 400251 Cardiovascular Credentialing International (offering CCT or RCIS or RCS or RVS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (offering RVT or RDCS) in the specialty of Adult or Pediatric echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology Required: 200267, 200268 American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS or RVT or RDCS): 200252 Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T. (R)(CT)) and State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography: 200253, 400253 Required to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license or Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) (R) or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or State of Nevada license for Medical Radiography: 200266
Certification(s): Current BLS certification by The American Heart Association Standards at time of hire. ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire for 200255 and 200266 only
Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.