Interventional Radiology Technologist Lead - Longview - FullTime

Description

Summary :

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist Lead is to

be an advanced, experienced technologist within the IR department

and able to demonstrate mastery of all hospital or clinical-level

imaging competencies. The IR Technologist Lead is responsible for

coordinating patient scheduling, and daily work assignments, and

serves as a resource for the technologists in the diagnostic

department. Helps to ensure operations function at top levels of

efficiency and exceed customer expectations. The IR Tech Lead will

help coordinate the training and development of the diagnostic

radiologic technologists, keeping them advised of technological and

procedure changes and participating in their growth and competency

requirements. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety

measures. Must be familiar with emergency situations associated

with special procedures and must possess the ability to respond

quickly and accurately to all situations that occur in the IR

Department. Properly follows protocol in notification and

documentation of all contrast / medication reactions. Excellent

communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders.

Demonstrates adherence to

the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.

Maintains

consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with

appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality,

professionalism, and reliability.

Promotes

staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating

with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal

work environment.

Promotes exceptional

physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to

radiologists and referring physicians.

Performs

all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of

patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential

information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned

job duties.

Appropriately adapt assigned

patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate

the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual,

age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient

served.

Ensures compliance with all policies,

procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State

and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory

entities.

Demonstrates flexibility by working

other shifts and at other campuses as needed or

required.

Ensures completed exams are scanned

and stored correctly in PACS.

Ability to follow

PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any

problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if

needed.

Troubleshoots and reports any equipment

malfunctions to the Director / Manager / Supervisor and / or Biomedical

personnel; does appropriate follow-up.

Performs

other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology

Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent

required

Experience

2 years of experience in Medical Imaging

preferred

2 years of experience in Vascular

Interventional required

Customer service and

telephone experience required

Effective

communication experience with physicians, patients, associates, and

other departments is required

Basic computer

experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or

Certifications

Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) by

ARRT is required

State Licensure required

Texas : MRT by

TMB

Louisiana : LRT (R) or (F) by

LSRTBE

New Mexico : RRT by MIRTP

NMED

BLS

required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

preferred

Work Schedule : 5 Days - 8 Hours

Work

Type : Full

Time