Team Lead Operations- Flex Shift

A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Day Lead Registered Radiology Technologist. The days and hours for the position are Monday - Friday from 10 : 00p - 6 : 30a; this position will receive a specialty differential as well as night shift differential. The Registered Radiology Technologist must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and / or treatment of diseases. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Functions as lead technologist. Reviews images for quality and completeness. Able to constructively deliver feedback on staffs quality of images. Functional oversight of department in the absence of the chief tech. Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Chief Tech and / or Manager. Functions as a shift leader in radiology. Position is eligible for Sign On Bonus and Relocation Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions : Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.

• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Verifies two unique patient identifiers and correct clinical order prior to performing a procedure per policy.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Equipment
• a. Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department schedule.
• Ability to operate all radiographic equipment in a safe and competent manner. Assuring that equipment is not abused and is left in good working order. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control
• a. Consistently produces high quality images including appropriate collimation, shielding, technique selection, penetration and positioning.
• Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Operations
• a. Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
• Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
• Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to
• ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Maintains Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.