Radiology Clinical Coordinator (MRI Supervisor) - Einstein Philadelphia

Radiology Technologist

Reporting to the Radiology Manager, this position will maintain ~60% clinical duties, with the remainder of time spent in coordinating departmental operations and providing guidance to staff.

Essential functions include:

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Operates imaging equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.
• Monitors patient condition during imaging procedures, alerting the physician of any complications.
• Provides radiologists with high-quality images to aid in diagnosis.
• Complies with all imaging safety regulations.
• Properly positions patients and imaging equipment prior to procedures. Administers oral or injected contrast prior to procedures when necessary.
• Creates and maintains reports regarding patient data and radiologic treatment records.
• Responsible for maintaining high quality imaging procedures produced by staff technologists.
• Conducts on-going reviews to ensure quality of work, including conducting reviews for Quality Assurance reports.
• Responsible for precepting new staff, developing staff and facilities to meet new and existing needs.
• Organizes and coordinates services provided, oversees operations in accordance with hospital's policies and procedures.
• Monitors and controls patient flow to optimize unit productivity.
• Assures that departmental policy and procedure standards are implemented in all aspects of operation.
• Assists with departmental staffing schedules in order to ensure appropriate turnaround times are consistently maintained.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED Education - Required
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Associate's Degree - Required

Experience:

• 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required:

• Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications, ability to utilize imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
• Knowledge of radiographic equipment and processes, ability to use this knowledge to review and evaluate images generated in order to ensure their adequate quality for diagnostic activities.
• Knowledge of the equipment used in clinical diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, ability to select, procure, maintain, and quality check and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related policies.
• Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods, ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness.
• Knowledge of radiation safety regulations, principles, techniques and nuclear materials handling, ability to apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues.
• Knowledge of radiology and applicable laws and regulations governing proper materials storage, handling and disposal as well as radiology-related conduct, ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations.
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.

Licenses and Certifications - Required:

• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association and
• BS - Breast Sonography ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or Additional Qualifications

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America