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 Preferred/Desired #N/A 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.

Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 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. Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) preferred.

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)

Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

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

Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Continuous

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