Lead Radiologic Technologist

Overview

Under supervision, the Lead Radiologic Technologist oversees technical procedures, patient care and work flow in RT area to ensure safe and effective patient care. Performs diagnostic general radiological procedures utilizing various imaging equipment to assist in diagnosis of disease and injuries. Responsible for initial and annual training and competencies.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA); Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Associate's Degree: Related Field; Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology, Work Experience: Radiology

Responsibilities

Performs all essential functions of the X-Ray Technologist.

Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert for staff, management, and physicians in Radiography.

Oversees the patient schedule and workflow to maximum efficiency as established by department benchmarking. Coordinates staff coverage during unexpected high exam volumes as well as minimizing staff in times of low volumes.

Performs or has input in staff scheduling and timecard edits based on the department guidelines.

Participates in QA/QC programs. Directs personnel in maintaining standards set out by accrediting bodies, licensures and safety guidelines.

Participates in scheduling of department's technical equipment service and/or maintenance.

Develops training programs and evaluates technical skills of staff. Responsible for ensuring staff has completed new employee and annual employee competencies.

Recommends to the coordinator/manager/director personnel actions for hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures of staff.

Participates in submitting information and imaging for accreditation following department guidelines for accreditation processing. Responsible for reporting timely updates to one up on progress.

Aids in the annual review and periodic updates of department policies and protocols.

Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.

Performs coaching with staff and documents conversations. Performs record of conversation and progressive discipline at the direction of their one up.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $30.93per hour - $53.2per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.