Radiologic Technologist Lead

Performs complete diagnostic radiography procedures on patients according to the specific departmental procedure protocols under the direction of the Medical Director. Maintains patient safety through attention to detail, equipment safety checks, adherence to department policies, and with effective communication with physicians, staff, and patients. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Performs complete diagnostic imaging exams inclusive of positioning patient, calibration of equipment, and documentation of findings. Provide emergency care, notifying appropriate personnel and ensures quality and patient safety is maintained. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Imaging Diagnostic Department. Responsible for proper maintenance of equipment, accreditation, and Departmental Performance Improvement.

Performs a variety of specialized technical tasks associated with operation of x-ray machines and related equipment to assist with radiologist in the detection of anatomical abnormalities. The Rad Tech Lead is responsible for the daily operations of the X-ray section, maintaining staff and patient schedules, assisting the radiologists in the performance of complex interventional procedures, coordination of equipment maintenance and quality assessment
assurance (QA), and serves as the X-ray subject matter expert to advise leadership in their decision making. The technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

1. Utilizes innovative customer service techniques to provide a positive patient care experience for the patient and their family.
2. Acts professionally in all dealings with internal and external customers to promote a working environment that focuses on the patient experience and not operational rivalries or roadblocks to care.
3. Perform all of the duties and responsibilities of a registered technologist.
4. Coordinates daily operations of their function service, both in-house and external sites, to ensure quality care is delivered in a manner that is efficient, effective and in the most cost- effective manner.
5. Responsible for frontline supervision of members of their team and provides written feedback to the supervisor during the evaluation process.
6. Creates a work environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesion.
7. Motivates and inspires team members. Leads by setting a good example (role model) – with behavior consistent with words.
8. Assures the team members have the necessary education and training to effectively participate on their team.
9. Creates and maintains team members' work and on-call schedules. Personally responsible for covering unexpected or emergent staffing shortages.

10. Assists the radiologist in the research, testing and creation of exam protocols as well as reviewing operational and management profiles for new service offerings.
11. Participates in the department's new capital equipment evaluation and selection teams.
12. May rotate shifts or be in an “on call” status as needed or directed by the organization.
13. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Required Education and Experience

Education: Associates Degree, Allied
Health or Radiologic Technology
Experience: Two year’s imaging experience

Required Licensure and Certifications ARRT (R); MRT

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.