Chief Radiologic Technologist

Chief Technologist

UMHC - Sole Mia Radiology has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Technologist position. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administrative duties ensuring efficient workflow of the section; compliance with budgetary policy; ensuring the highest quality diagnostic examinations; and compliance of State/Federal/Joint Commission regulations; department/hospital policies, procedures, objectives and philosophy. The Chief is accountable for the efficient patient throughput and 24-hr supervisory responsibility of department and of all departmental staff member's scheduling, technical guidance and performance improvement. The chief technologist position involves performing diagnostic/job duties as required of a XR technologist at a level that will require no supervision of technical details.

Core Job Functions

• Performs all duties of Level I, II & III technologist.
• Supervises imaging services, including performance or supervision of tests, and daily management of assigned personnel.
• Assists in compilation of statistical data for departmental evaluation purposes.
• Establish and maintain modality accreditation certifications.
• Contributions to the preparation of the annual departmental budget and development of administrative and operational policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responsible for hire, discipline, and promotion of department staff.
• Obtains and examines the diagnostic orders for appropriateness to the type of exam ordered and any special notes or comments.
• Coordinate/manage scheduling and patient flow for interdepartmental procedures.
• Collaborates in the development of in-service training for departmental staff.
• Completes yearly performance appraisals for the staff and handles requests for merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary actions.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology /Diagnostic Imaging Program.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida License as a General Radiographer.
• ARRT registered with ARRT certification in primary modality required.
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. Supervisory experience preferred.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff