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Job TitleLead Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
LocationStuart
FacilityMartin Hospital South
DepartmentMMS Imaging South Radiology-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health
Job Code000516
ShiftDays
Schedule8:00am-4:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.
Radiology Technologists use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body interpreted by a Radiologist and are responsible for preparing patients for the exam, moving and instructing the patient into the proper position, correctly operating the equipment, and obtaining a high-quality image while minimizing radiation dose to the patient. As the Lead Radiology Technologist, you will not only provide imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients, but you will also provide technical expertise and direction to technologists.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Supervise and coordinate work activities of assigned personnel.
Schedule work assignments, prepare master schedule and perform payroll time sheet for employees.
Assist with interviewing applicants and train, guide and provide feedback to current team members.
Maintain procedure manual and communicate changes to staff.
Assist with all policies and procedures required by local, state, or federal law and compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.).
Assist with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.
Ensure and maintain quality control, radiation protection and safety standards through daily/weekly quality assurance tests.
Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
Provide technical direction with complex cases and problem solving.
Schedule routine preventative maintenance on equipment to meet safety and regulatory standards and instruct other area personnel in protection.
Prepare and check patients prior to procedure.
Acquire, review, verify and validate patient questionnaire, chart, data/requisition and patient screening safety form.
Perform imaging procedures required per protocol.
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam.
Perform venous punctures and maintain competencies.
Immediately report any malfunctions and equipment dysfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
Review process films/scans to determine quality and need for additional images.
Provide leadership and clinical coverage for other imaging modalities and/or locations as needed.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(ARRT) and in good standing
Current state licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Two years of recent modality experience
Ability to direct, evaluate and supervise others
Knowledge of Federal and State regulatories
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting
Lead/supervisor experience
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Physical Requirements:
•Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
•Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Personal Protective Equipment:
•Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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