Lead Technologist, Ultrasound

Description

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Summary:

The Lead Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of the Imaging Section. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating patient scheduling and daily work assignments, and serves as a resource for the imaging technologists in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The Lead Technologist suggests changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement, as well as coordinates training and development of the Imaging Technologists, keeping them advised of technological changes. The incumbent identifies cost savings, and assures that technical operations stay within the targeted budget.

The Lead Technologist may be assigned to work in a variety of Imaging locations The incumbent independently performs procedures on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric age groups and performs patient assessment within the scope of practice.

The Imaging Lead Technologist works collaboratively with staff to prioritize and organize schedules and to triage routine and emergent procedures.

The Lead Technologist coordinates and actively participates in the training of other Imaging Technologists. The incumbent assists with interviews, provides input for annual performance appraisals, evaluates students, and coordinates holiday and call coverage. The Lead Technologist monitors equipment and provides basic maintenance as required.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules and triages procedures based on priority level and skills needed. Prioritizes tasks and duties of all other staff in the section.
• Assures the smooth flow of section activities, recognizing when other staff members need assistance or other resources. Provides expertise in decision making, problem solving, conflict resolution, and section operations. Contributes to decision making for hiring and performance evaluation of imaging employees.
• Acts as a point of contact and resource for hospital staff, physicians, patients and their families. Reviews and develops patient education material.
• Develops and expands teammates' imaging skills. Coordinates and participates in the training of new employees and staff. Updates imaging guidelines and disseminates protocol changes to staff. Instructs and provides guidance for affiliate imaging training program students.
• Monitors daily attendance and processes time records. Develops and maintains schedules.
• Monitors equipment and coordinates repairs. Monitors supplies and equipment inventories. Provides suggestions and recommendations regarding supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates reconciliation of patient charges. Assists with collection and data analysis. Participates in the quality assurance program for the section. Assists with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of a School of Radiologic Technology
• ARRT certification in Ultrasound
• 2 years of clinical work experience in an imaging role

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Ultrasound

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARD RAD

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No