Radiology Technologist Chief | Forbes Hospital

Allegheny Health Network Radiologic Technologist

This role performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative. Provides supervision of staff and area functions as well as serve as a physician liaison.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately for independent diagnostic radiographic imaging per established protocols. Prepares for and assists physician while performing procedures. Prepares contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice. (45%)
• Acts as a mentor for new staff and uses technical expertise to improve staff performance. Assists in management of human resources (performance management), staff/equipment schedule, payroll, and non-labor expenses and activities for the department. Maintains a quality assurance program according to regulations established by regulatory bodies. Implements and educates staff on all imaging institute policies, procedures, guidelines, and quality initiatives for the radiology modality. (30%)
• Assures completion of all required documentation for quality control and equipment maintenance, procedures, e.g. regulatory, billing, protocol and image distribution. Maintains ACR certification and registries (if applicable). (15%)
• Implements radiation safety and patient safety standards, and provides technical expertise for development of protocols. Implements and standardizes imaging protocols in coordination with radiation physics and division directors. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) Radiography certification
• 3 years' experience as a Registered Technologist
• CPR American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous leadership experience

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