Lead OR Radiology Technologist - Flagstaff Medical Center

Overview

The Lead OR Radiologic Technologist position performs diagnostic radiographic procedures while providing leadership to the OR Radiologic staff. In addition to providing basic patient care, processing films, maintaining equipment, and transporting patients, this position serves as a procedure specialist and leads a team of technologists in Diagnostic / X-ray.

This position performs prescribed specialized radiographic procedures as directed by following department / facility policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Medical Radiologic Technical Board of Examiners (MRTBE). This position ensures optimal care / treatment to all patient populations that are cared for in an operative setting. The incumbent utilizes specialized training within specific surgical settings and possesses dynamic ability to adapt quickly and professionally, with minimal direction, in accordance with ALARA ("as low as (is) reasonably achievable") guidelines. Internal customers : All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers : regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Prepares for surgical procedures by setting up the imaging modality in accordance with each OR procedure
• Check patient laterality, uploads all pertinent patient information, ensures equipment is functioning as expected.
• Communicates with the OR team regarding special imaging needs.
• Plans for upcoming surgical case needs by being included in OR team planning and communications regarding specific case needs.
• Educates patients / families regarding procedure and / or treatment to be performed.
• Demonstrates professional behavior / conduct in all interactions, fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established department / facility policies, procedures and protocols.
• Maintains infection prevention standards. Understands aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
• Prepares, cleans, adjusts, inspects and maintains equipment.
• Produces high quality images and prepares / presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation, archiving imaging data as needed or required.
• Collaborates with physicians and other medical professionals

Quality

Education

Compliance / Safety

Qualifications

Education

Associates of Applied Science or other Related Fields- Required

Certification & Licensures

Diagnostic / Xray :

Current Radiologic Technologist certification ® with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - Required

AZDHS Certified Radiologic Technologist - Required

BLS (American Heart Assoc.) - Required

Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire

Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire

Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

Experience

Minimum 2-year experience as imaging technologist in an OR setting- Required

Experience in hospital Trauma 1 and Trauma 2 environment - Required

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must understand computers, and competence in using.

CALL REQUIRED :

Yes-within 30 minutes