Chief Radiologic Technologist

Overview

The Chief Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for orchestrating daily workflow within the Imaging Department. Delegates staff as needed per work volume. Acts as a liaison between staff and the Director of Imaging to address daily issues that may arise.  Performs imaging studies in accordance with physician orders and departmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and transports patients as necessary.
• Prepares imaging equipment, room, and images as needed for interpretation. Verifies and completes studies in RIS/PACS. Reviews PACS for broken/unlinked studies and takes steps to resolve the issues. Reviews send que periodically to ensure studies are going to Radiologist worklist.
• Supervises and maintains that radiology services are in compliance with standards established by the hospital, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement for the Imaging Department.
• Oversees training and staff development in the Imaging Department ensuring all employees receive proper orientation.
• Oversees departmental supplies.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Collects student documents and supplies them to college designee. Oversees students as needed.
• Monitors the quality of work performed by staff and makes recommendations to improve quality.
• Coordinates workflow eliminating unnecessary delays for the patients and establishing priorities for patient exams and treatments, as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
• Assures that all medications, emergency drug boxes and crash carts are surveyed and appropriate documentation is maintained, as evidence by logs.
• Demonstrates the ability to make difficult decisions and communicates in a positive manner, as evidence by direct supervision.
• Maintains a professional image and role modeling behavior, as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
• Develops and maintains a positive attitude as evidence by direct observation and feedback from others.
• Demonstrates understanding of accreditation standards including Health Department, DNV, State of WV, OSHA, and other governing bodies.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiologic technology
• Maintains registry requirements with ARRT
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Science, Liberal Arts (BA), or healthcare related field

Licensure

• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, West Virginia State Licensure, and BLS certified.

Minimum Work Experience

·         Minimum 3 year technologist experience preferred

·         Management experience preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

·         Current BLS certification

·         Basic computer skills

·         In-depth knowledge of ALARA guidelines

Leadership Skills

• Must be proactive and a self-starter.
• Must possess good communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations calmly and professionally without portraying negative emotion or hostility.
• Must possess effective planning/organizational skills.
• Must plan and organize work in a manner that enables flexibility to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability and/or willingness to work varying hours.
• Must possess an acceptable attendance record.