MRI Clinical Specialist Full-Time

Clinical Specialist

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Clinical Specialist is a leader, innovator, change agent and mentor/facilitator in pursuit of advanced radiology practice and improved patient outcomes. Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs and projects, to support network goals and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates expertise in areas of clinical practice, by participating in patient care to identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performances, and facilitate implementation of new practices.
• Facilitates continuing education programs to support instructional goals and objectives in conjunction with the Radiology Education Specialist.
• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining ACR accreditation in the area of your specialty for the network.
• Demonstrates expertise in the teaching/learning process to improve clinical practice and system processes.
• Meet monthly with the Radiologist Section Chief to develop, implement, and evaluate standards of care and current vs. new trends throughout your section/sections.
• Annually review CPT codes and/or other references to ensure compliance in the areas of exam coding.
• Utilizes research to support and advance radiology practice, enhance an integrated approach to care, and improve patient care outcomes.
• Responsible for development, implementation and tracking of peer review plan. Report as needed to supervisor of section.
• Responsible for training all staff/students on equipment, new procedures, advanced techniques. Working closely with the Radiologists to improve images produced, and an advanced understanding of the pathophysiology of disease process as it relates to their specialty.
• Assist in gathering information as requested as related to Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Serves on assigned committees.
• Maintains appropriate records.
• Responsible for the development of policies and procedures.
• Assist in evaluating, recommending new equipment including the justification process.
• Demonstrates an awareness of evaluating quality and cost/benefit outcomes.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in inservices and/or continuing educations programs.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Graduate from a recognized ARRT program. ARRT registered with advanced registry. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Minimum Training and Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a staff technologist required with at least 3 to 4 years experience in specialty area. Current CPR certification required. History of computer experience required.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.