Radiology Team Lead - Full Time Weekends - Multi-Modality

Job Description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To ensure that each member of the weekend staff works together as a team to provide high quality imaging procedures to patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner. Those services must be provided in a safe and clean environment. This position is one of a working supervisor who performs studies while managing the work load of the department.

• Multi-modality experience preferred (i.e. X-ray and CT, Ultrasound, MRI)
• Supervisor experience preferred
• Manages Imaging department on weekends, coordinates staffing, department procedures, and physician requests in multiple modalities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:
Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology and subsequent Accreditation through The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Must be in compliance with CE Requirements.
BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:
Prefer three years of supervisory experience in a hospital that provides all imaging modalities.

Equipment and Skills Training:
Possesses general knowledge of x-ray equipment, other modalities, and computers. Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Health.

Physical Environment:
Radiation safety, MRI safety, and universal precautions practiced in a multi modality imaging department.

Physical Effort:
Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operate equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to table; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Checks patient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with study.
2. Questions female patients (ages 12-50) regarding the possibility of pregnancy and properly documents information in record.
3. Provides proper radiation safety protection for all patients as well as self and other technologists. Follows ALARA, IMAGE GENTLY AND IMAGE WISELY.
4. Communicates to the Director potential or existing problems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.
5. Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring that all patients are properly covered at all times; during exam and patient transport.
6. Checks often on patients waiting in hallways to ensure that the patient is covered and comfortable (Pain Management).
7. Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makes appropriate decisions.
8. Ensures the safety of patients by following all safety procedures while moving patients from wheelchair or stretcher to table and watching patient while on radiology table.
9. Performs high quality studies consistently and encourages staff to do the same.
10. Treats all employees equally and with respect and dignity.
11. Strives to create an environment of excellence and efficiency regardless of whether studies are routine or STAT.
12. Encourages and fosters an environment of teamwork.