Lead Multi-Modality Diagnostic Xray Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Lead Diagnostic / Xray Technologist position performs diagnostic radiographic procedures while providing leadership to 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.

The Multi-Modality Radiology Technologist performs imaging procedures and holds national registry in a minimum of 2 modalities shown below. This position provides basic patient care, maintains

equipment, transports patients, and prepares and maintains documentation.

X-ray and MRI,

This position's work location is on-site only.

Responsibilities

Leadership :

• Provide team leadership to staff in the department.
• Act at a resource and first point of escalation resource to address the needs of staff, patients and families.
• Serve as a procedure specialist and subject matter expert on modality and its process and procedures.
• Acts as the day-to-day lead for operations of the department and assures efficient operation of workflow of the department.
• Responsible for maintaining the work schedule, workflow and staff schedules for the department.
• Participates in the hiring process, performance evaluation and handling of issues, and in problem solving for the team.

Patient Care :

Modality Specific

Diagnostic :

MRI :

Quality :

Education

Compliance / Safety

Qualifications

Education :

Applied Associates of Science degree in Radiological Technology - Required

Bachelor's of Radiology Science or related field - Preferred

Certification & Licensures :

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

AZDHS Certified Radiologic Technologist – Required

Current ARRT registry in MRI or ARMRIT - Required

Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire

Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire

BLS (American Heart Assoc.)- Required

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

Experience :

Minimum 2 year’s experience as a Diagnostic / Xray Technologist in an acute care setting –Required

Minimum 1 year experience as a lead - Preferred

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 have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.