Lead Radiologic Technologist

ROLE:  

The Lead Technologist is responsible for the daily operations of technologists in their respective areas. In addition, this position is also responsible for assisting the Area Operations Manager in meeting and/or exceeding the established productivity standards and that policies & procedures are followed.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Perform and process X-Rays and submit/transmit them for interpretation.

·         Unload portable x-ray equipment and take to patient’s bedside to perform exams ordered by the physician.  Must obtain clinically diagnostic, technically competent x-rays.

·         Must be able to obtain clinically diagnostic EKGs and transmit for interpretation.  

·         Check, complete, and deliver paperwork related to the exam and the patients billing information; retrieve copy of face sheet and deliver paperwork to company as directed

·         Enter patient demographics in computer workstation and scan films and transmit them to the reading center.  Resend films as directed.

·         Deliver films to facilities or doctor’s office when requested.

·         Maintain vehicle and x-ray equipment.

·         Accurately record hours worked and deliver timely to manger.

·         Work with Area Manager to ensure proper Scheduling of Technologists to ensure proper Customer Service Levels

·         Conduct quarterly image reviews on fifteen (15) or more images as needed to ensure the highest quality exams are being performed. Graded feedback is provided to the technologists with ideas for improvement.

·         Cross training of technical staff in all applicable modalities.

·         Maintaining equipment and cars—spot checks to make sure cars are cleaned and well maintained.

·         Maintain upkeep on all DR/CR equipment.  Monthly check on cords/attachments/DR plates/pre-inspection checklist/QC programs

·         Provide on-call assistance for Team – back up on call if needed

·         Report all concerns/information on any area client directly back to Area Operations Manager

·         Provide additional support to Area Operations Manager as needed

SKILLS|EXPERIENCE:

• Must have and maintain state specific certification required for Radiology Techs  
• Must have and maintain valid a state issued Driver’s License
• Must have and maintain a good driving record
• Must have and maintain ARRT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; to handle or feel; to talk and to hear.  The employee is intermittently required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee may push/pull anywhere from 50 – 100 lbs.  With the use of vehicle ramps and pulleys, this weight decreases.  When the tech is pushing/pulling the equipment in a facility or home; however, the weight can increase.  50 lbs of force (or more) can occur 16 to 24 times a day.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Physically capable of loading and unloading portable x-ray equipment from vehicle, and positioning patients for examination that may not be able to assist

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Radiology staff can be expected to work in areas where hazards associated with blood borne pathogens, biological materials, hazardous substances and radiation exposure exist.  Appropriate training is provided regarding these hazards and staff is always expected to adhere to all health and safety policies .  The employee will work and drive in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.