Technologist-Specials Lead

Technologist-Specials Lead

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and work flow to ensure the performance of high quality exams/treatments and the delivery of safe patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

• Experience Description: Minimum Required: 6 months experience in an acute care setting or comparable specialty area as required to meet all Lead competencies at the end of orientation period. Preferred/Desired: #N/A
• Education Description: Minimum Required: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date. Preferred/Desired: Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI)
• Training Description: Minimum Required: Preferred/Desired: Special Skills Description: Minimum Required: Preferred/Desired: Basic computer literacy skills.
• Licensure Description: Minimum Required: ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED ARRT(VI)

Reporting Relationships

No

Work Environment Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher)

Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating Medium Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry object Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Accurate Accurate

Moderate Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other