Interventional Radiology Technologist Lead - Longview - Full Time (Longview)

Description

Summary :

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist Lead is to be an advanced, experienced technologist within the IR department and able to demonstrate mastery of all hospital or clinical-level imaging competencies. The IR Technologist Lead is responsible for coordinating patient scheduling, and daily work assignments, and serves as a resource for the technologists in the diagnostic department. Helps to ensure operations function at top levels of efficiency and exceed customer expectations. The IR Tech Lead will help coordinate the training and development of the diagnostic radiologic technologists, keeping them advised of technological and procedure changes and participating in their growth and competency requirements. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Must be familiar with emergency situations associated with special procedures and must possess the ability to respond quickly and accurately to all situations that occur in the IR Department. Properly follows protocol in notification and documentation of all contrast / medication reactions. Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities :

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director / Manager / Supervisor and / or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

Experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Texas : MRT by TMB

Work Schedule : 5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type : Full Time