Lead X-Ray Technologist

Department/Unit:

Diagnostic Radiology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$77,075.00 - $119,466.00

The Diagnostic Radiology Lead Technologist, under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Section Head, the Manager and the Radiologist(s) perform technical procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of the patients in a fast-paced, Level I Trauma and Academic Medical Center at a level not requiring supervision. The Lead Technologist utilizes their specific modality to create diagnostic images and provides their patients with a safe and positive experience. The Lead Technologist supports teaching, continues learning and growing as technology changes in the field to benefit both themselves and others. In addition to trauma and emergency room procedures, the Lead Technologist performs exams on outpatients, inpatients (both stable and those receiving intensive care), research patients and those patients requiring specialized diagnostic procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, fluoroscopy, etc.). The Lead Technologist practices and enforces the radiation safety measures in New York State Department of Health code part 16 and participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement initiatives in accordance with institutional and departmental goals established in collaboration with the department Quality Manager. The Lead Technologist serves as an extension of the department Manager in a stewardship role, allocating resources, and delegating responsibilities as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical expertise in all areas of Diagnostic Radiology (ED, OR, Fluoroscopy, inpatient, outpatient, etc.). Maintains order and cleanliness in the department; responsible for the condition of the rooms after use and ensures the adequate supplies are available to facilitate the efficiency of other technologies and the entire departmental operations.
• In conjunction with the Medical Section Head and modality Manager, help develop, implement, support, and evaluate standards of patient care, imaging, procedural protocol, and clinical policies. Provides leadership and direction to support personnel, performing non-disciplinary duties as needed in the absence of a supervisor or manager.
• Strives to grow and develop student technologists and staff technologists, creating a professional, progressive Imaging department with a positive atmosphere. Support retention initiatives assisting in developing a healthy, welcoming, professional, and inclusive work environment.
• Practices in compliance with Hospital /department policy as well as New York state and accrediting agency's standards.
• Assists Physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
• Provides a safe and positive experience for the patient.
• On-call and Holiday responsibilities as assigned.
• Rotating responsibilities through Main Department, Fluoroscopy, ED, and OR as needed.
• Ensure supplies are ordered as needed by informing immediate supervisor or personnel responsible for placing orders.
• Acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students. Responsible for orientation and training of staff in primary clinical areas. Ensure technical and professional education of orienting staff and students, recommends when additional training is needed.
• Actively supports AMCH and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
• Enter patient data into computer systems and schedules patient procedures accurately.
• QA's images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending them to PACS.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patient.
• Demonstrates professionalism in aiding patients in all aspects of radiologic procedures of assigned areas. Is responsible for patient safety and comfort. Consistently organizes patient care based upon knowledge of the patient's needs and capabilities of the staff.
• Assist staff to identify facts that interfere with effective delivery of care and recommend solutions to the manager and medical section Heads acting as a liaison between staff and Radiologists.
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel to plan and assure optimal allocation of resources by allocating work to the technologist, delegating responsibility to staff as appropriate.
• Assists the manager with departmental schedules weekly, monthly call, and holiday coverages as needed.
• Assists the manager weekly in completion of Kronos responsibilities, when necessary.
• Assists the manager in the preparation of employee performance appraisals.
• Participates in recruitment initiatives as assigned (exp: Modality Day, NYS Conference, Hiring Events, etc.)
• Participates in assigning duties as it relates to those who perform similar tasks, as it relates to workflow, and other duties assigned by Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education/Licensure

• The Lead X-Ray Technologist must be a high school graduate (high school +1), possess an AS degree (BA/BS degree preferred but not required) and a graduate of an approved two-year AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State Registration in Diagnostic Radiography or possess a limited permit to practice in the State of New York
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiologic Technology.
• In compliance with the ARRT Rules and Regulations , ARRT Standards of Ethics, and biennial continuing education (CE) requirements.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider, CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Active membership in at least one Professional Society (exp: American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), New York Stat Society of Radiologic Sciences (NYSSRS), etc.

Qualifications

• Effectively and professionally communicate with patients and their family members, co-workers, and visitors to AMC.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with the multidisciplinary team of the patient
• Seek out the guidance and knowledge of co-workers to achieve consensus.
• Read and understand documents such as policies, procedures, and safety manuals.
• Document patient care on appropriate AMC forms.
• Ability to problem solve, perform exams, and interpret data efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to be honest and punctual and perform the functions of the position to the highest ethical standard as defined by AMC and the tenet of the profession.
• Ability to be accurate in such matters as data entry, exam documentation, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others.
• Ability to accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others and to avoid creating unnecessary conflict.
• Ability to adhere to the policies, procedures, and practices of AMC.
• Ability to utilize the policies of AMC to resolve grievances and/or disagreements.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure continuity of appropriate patient care.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.