Chief Technologist (CT Tech/MRI Tech/Ultrasound/Nuclear Med/Mammography)

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Work Shift

Schedule

• 4 x 10s (Monday through Friday; choice of which day off during the week)

Job Summary

• Supervises staff to ensure that ordered diagnostic procedures are performed efficiently and professionally, assists scheduling personnel to ensure adequate staff coverage.
• The technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
• The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• He/she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical, clerical and leadership procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• The chief technologist can independently perform job functions.
• Chief Techs must be competent to perform and post process advanced protocols for their modality.
• Ability to mentor fellow technologists in their modality.
• Oversees supply management and practices in a costâ€'effective manner.
• Actively works the incomplete exam report to ensure that all studies in modality are read by a qualified physician in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of Information Systems required to complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiâ€'annual and annual quality checks.
• Reviews images for quality and completeness.
• Able to constructively deliver feedback on staff's quality of images.
• Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Manager.
• Perform midâ€'year and annual skills assessments and evaluations as directed by departmental leadership.
• Program protocols into scanners/equipment.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Coordinates work activities with physicians and other hospital departments.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Serves as a role model for all Target 100 initiatives.
• Courteously greets patients and visitors, ascertaining and addressing their needs promptly and appropriately.
• Courteously answers and screens telephone calls, personally addressing needs and directing call to appropriate person or taking a message if the intended receiver is unavailable.
• Competently performs the duties of assigned personnel in accordance with standards for the position, as needed to ensure continuity and / or timeliness of service.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast media so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists with difficult patients.
• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates as the result of misjudgment.
• Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure.
• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Uses Critical Thinking Skills.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification of ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preâ€'procedural verification and timeâ€'out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique, preâ€'andâ€'post procedural care.

Leadership

• Develops and maintains department personnel schedules assuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Maintains modality workflow to assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and meets patients expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of exam.
• Maintains staff educational records. Ensures that orientation records, certifications are valid, departmental competencies and mandatory staff requirements are completed within designated timeframe.
• Assists with employee performance management including issuing Anecdotal and Verbal Warnings and recommending further PM, if necessary.
• Manage department productivity adhering to operational standards.
• Establishes and modifies department protocols with guidance from physicians and department director.
• Assures that adequate equipment and supplies are available and maintained in the modality.
• Attends and productively participates in Lead Meetings and department meetings.
• Serves as first level of contact for employee concerns.
• Participates, maintains and conducts PI (Process Improvement) in the department.
• Participates in the hiring process of new personnel, and ensures appropriate onâ€'boarding efforts to validate competency assessments and departmental orientation.
• Participates in the competency process for all Radiologic Technologists on an annual basis.
• Assures that the Imaging department is continuously survey ready.

Quality Control and Operations

• Serves as a quality control coordinator; evaluates accuracy and technical quality of studies performed within their area of responsibility.
• Ensures that staff accurately prepares and submits required documentation in accordance with procedures and time frames. Ensures that staff submits studies of the highest quality. All studies have proper identification, labeling and documentation.
• Ensures that all procedures are captured and charged daily. Audits Clinical Incomplete Report daily and resolves any outstanding issues.
• Maintains the departments quality control program for radiographs and processors, resolves quality control problems as they arise.
• Checks for prior exams and assures that they are loaded, if necessary, and properly labeled prior to sending to PACS.
• Participates in the implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides input into budget recommendations for staffing, supplies, equipment, and other operational expenses.
• Interviews applicants and makes hiring recommendations.
• Orients, trains, supervise and evaluate Imaging Services staff within established time frames.
• Assigns work requisitions, prepares work schedules and ensures adequate coverage on all shifts.
• Assist in the monitoring of departmental co