Description

Hours - Sat & Sun 10PM-8:30AM

Job Summary

Produces diagnostic quality radiographs with the use of roentgen rays. Operates portable and stationary x-ray equipment; prepares examination room, equipment, supplies and medications. Provides for patient comfort and safety during examination. Accountable for assisting in the delivery of quality imaging and diagnostic services and compliance with patient care standards. Maintains radiologic services in accordance with established hospital, federal, and state standards. Manages the workflow, daily operations and collaborates with the medical staff, leaders, staff, and stakeholders.

Job Specific Duties

• Coordinates the daily flow of operations. Works as a liaison to work together with the radiologists and other modalities as needed.
  
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position as needed. Produces quality radiographs and repeats views.
  
• Coordinates the staffing scheduling and flow of operations. Accountable for the department staffing plan to meet business operation needs.
  
• Supervises staff, participates in the interview process, coaches and trains technologists, evaluates technical quality of radiology staff, and assists with technical problems.
  
• Responsible for observation of technologists in adhering to radiation safety measures as well as Quality Assurance. Documents findings accordingly.
  
• On an as needed basis, performs portable examinations in operating room, emergency department and in-patient rooms.
  
• Assists with ordering supplies, monitors inventory, maintains cleanliness of the equipment, and stocks scan room.
  
• Utilizes LEAN principles and tools to improve processes and promote patient safety and clinical excellence.
  
• Responsible of the growth & people pillar metrics to include department volumes, service excellence, Press Ganey scores and engagement to achieve operations goals/budget and patient satisfaction.
  
• Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to appropriate person, reports issues to clinical engineering department.
  
• Accountable to train and orient new employees, coordinates radiology students quarterly.
  
• Performs patient and departmental rounding. Takes immediate action to resolve any staffing issues and works to improve the SEI, patient satisfaction.
  
• Accountable to edit kronos in a timely and accurate manner.
  
• Responsible to perform patient identification check utilizing two patient identifiers per hospital policy.
  
• Creates an environment to optimize the patient experience and support the happy family initiative and increase departmental SEI indicators.
  
• Conducts staff huddles, coaches staff, and attends monthly leadership meetings.
  
• Accountable for creating and updating departmental schedules.
  
• Performs appropriate radiologic examinations, explains procedures, promptly enters and transmits patient information into PACS.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of AMA Accredited School of Radiology Technology
  
• General X-Ray License from the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
  
• American Registry of Rad Tech Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in RT (ARRT)
  
• American Heart Association BLS maintain active and good standing throughout employment
  
• 3-5 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
  
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, strong time management skills, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.
  
• Works effectively in a collaborative environment.
  
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office is preferred.

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