Lead Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist Cottonwood, AZ

Overview

The Lead Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist acts as the liaison between surgeons, staff, vendor sales representative, Business Analyst and SPD. They will have direct accountability to assist in specialty education and training, cost containment, customer service and patient safety. This position will be actively involved in achieving Northern Arizona Healthcare''s mission. Provides leadership for their specialty, will be the subject matter expert ensuring regulatory standards are followed. They will serve as a preceptor, and be an active member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled patients of all ages, bilingual patients, emotionally distressed patients and families, and with hospital personnel within the facility.
• Performs aseptic techniques by maintaining a sterile field while using principles of disinfection, sterilization, and infection control.
• Maintains infection prevention standards.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Able to respond to emergency and crisis situation s in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides safe patient care for the intra-operative phase, including specimen handling and medication labeling and handling.
• Prioritizes and addresses technical needs to meet patient conditions.
• Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.

Specialty Leader Administration

• Check email daily.
• Policy and procedure creation for any new equipment, etc...
• Ongoing communication with coding/billing on procedure/supply modifications, additions, and deletions as needed.
• Maintain Service Line charge sheets for billing.
• Maintain work in specialty area as Staff Technician.
• Work with Contracts Team on reviewing, maintaining, and creation of supply/equipment contracts.
• Ensure appropriate operation and maintenance of specialty equipment to provide safe patient care.
• Act as a resource person for staff and physicians.
• Work in coordination with SPD Liaisons/SPD.
• Manage and communicate product recall alerts to affected Physician Groups and staff.
• Check outdates monthly, delegate as necessary.
• Meet with Director/Clinical Manager(s) as needed.
• Submit all new product requests through ECRI.
• Respond to CVAT/Director/Clinical Manager(s) as needed for agenda items.
• Cost per case analysis and data for CVAT.
• Attend at least (75%) of assigned meetings.
• Arrange coverage for specialty during PTO, absence.
• Attends training, conferences and seminars as needed.
• Evaluates products and processes with staff and providers to assure satisfaction.
• Will play an active role in providing feedback for annual evaluations.

Communication/Documentation/Teamwork

• Communicates need for appropriate referrals to RN as indicated by expressed patient/family need.
• Assists with updating the physician preference cards as appropriate.

Specialty Leader Inservice Education

• Coordinate staff education with the Unit Based Educator, Clinical Manager(s) and/or Vendors.
• Updates changes in communication book.
• Provide education and in-services as needed.
• Present specialty education at a minimum annually and as needed.

Specialty Leader Equipment and Instrumentation

• Coordinating of maintenance, repairs and purchases.
• Coordinates capital request, obtaining quotes.
• Coordinates submission of new equipment/supply requests through CVAT.
• Coordinate trials w/Unit Based Educator, Clinical Managers, CVAT and/or Vendor.
• Manage and communicate product recalls to physicians and Cath Lab Team.

Manages Equipment and Inventory

• Maintains, monitors, and restocks equipment and supplies as assigned or as necessary.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the use of departmental equipment, refer to unit specific competency summation.
• Appropriately manages equipment, supplies and medications.

Education

• Participates in creating and sustaining a learning environment supported by evidenced based practice and research.
• Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
• Work collaboratively with peers and other health care providers, and participating in ongoing in-service and educational seminars.
• Participates in the mentoring and education of colleagues and students.

Compliance/Safety

• Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
• If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
• Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) - Required
• Completion of OR Technician education - Preferred
• Completion of Anesthesia Technician education - Preferred
• Associates of Science degree in Radiological Technology- Required
• Bachelor's- Preferred

Certification & Licensures

• MRTBE, ARRT- Required
• AST Certification - Preferred
• ASATT Certification - Preferred
• BLS - Required upon hire
• ACLS - Required within 6 months of hire (Anesthesia Techs)
• CI, VI, RCIS- Preferred

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

Experience 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.