Lead Radiology Technologist Bluffton Imaging - 36 hrs/wk, 1st shift at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center in Bluffton, Ohio

Job Description:

**Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for external hire only, restrictions applies **



PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION


The purpose of the Lead Technologist in Radiology is to provide diagnostic radiographs efficiently and completely for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatments of anatomical and physiologic disorders under the direction and supervision of a Radiologist while maintaining professional ethics. As well as directing this day to day activities of the Radiology Department in accordance with Federal, State, Joint Commission, and local guidelines as well as established policies and procedures.


JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES



Duty 1: Selects proper technical factors and protocols pertaining to area of discipline, including paper work, and demonstrates complete working knowledge of all hardware and software. i.e. PACS, medical record system, etc.


Duty 2: Coordinates with other departments, radiologist, and offices to enhance the imaging productivity, customer satisfaction, and referral pattern.


Duty 3: Demonstrates knowledge of the department and management line of authority and follows proper lines of communication. Shows good problem solving skills yet seeks guidance and direction as necessary.


Duty 4: Regularly strives to educate themselves and staff about new procedures, equipment, etc within their area of discipline and shows willingness to learn new procedures.


Duty 5: Explains procedures to patient ensuring understanding comfort, safety and privacy as well as inquiring of patient, and /or representative, a thorough medical history, as it pertains to procedure being performed.


Duty 6: Trains/orients, assigns department staff, evaluates performance and makes suggestions for personal growth for peers and oneself.


Duty 7: Shows leadership, integrity and strong communication skills while keeping a steady and strong workflow within the department. Also adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures


Duty 8: Demonstrates a consistent even temperament as well as a high level of maturity, positive presence, compassion, and flexible attitude along with knowledge of skills when working with peers, patients, and other customers.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed by the state of Ohio as Radiologic Technologist (ODH)
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
• This is a working position which requires regularly filling staff positions and treating patients. It also may include filling vacancies in the schedule to assure department coverage.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Leadership experience desired
• CT and/or Mammography experience
• 2-4 years related work experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, sit for five hours a day and stand two hours a day. The individual must be able to lift fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.


***This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)



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