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WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals · 4 months ago

Lead Radiology Technologist

South Charleston, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

3+ years exp

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is seeking a Lead Radiology Technologist to perform radiographic procedures and oversee staff in a lead capacity. The role involves training other technologists, ensuring quality images for diagnosis, and coordinating workflows to maintain efficient patient throughput and safety.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates workflows within the department to maintain efficient patient throughput, high patient satisfaction, quality and accuracy of service and a high level of safety

Participates in documentation and evaluation of clinical performance of student radiographers

Assists in the implementation and training of associates

Monitors and documents compliance with policies, procedures, communications and standards as directed by department manager

Communicates issues to department management in a professional discreet manner

Supports management decisions and communicates positively to associates

Troubleshoot and act as a technical liaison to service

Perform Daily QA procedures on all equipment

Completes appropriate documentation for every procedure when appropriate wither on paper or in the computer system

Employs appropriate safety techniques for all patients and associates

Utilize all communication devices as necessary to perform appropriate patient care

Perform IV insertion/blood draw

Perform all diagnostic x-ray procedures ordered by the physician/care provider and in accordance with the radiologist protocols

Assist the radiologist with diagnostic and interventional x-ray procedures

Administer IV/Oral/Rectal contrast for imaging procedures per radiologist protocol and ordering physician/care provider order

Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider to review

Prepares monthly staff work schedule to assure coverage within established guidelines

Assist with finding coverage for call offs

Assist in evaluations of new equipment purchases

Works with manager to monitor and maintain productivity levels

Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation

Qualification

ARRT registrationBLS certificationRadiology experienceIV insertionCommunication

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be registered by the ARRT in Radiography

Radiologist Technologist through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners, or applicable state where services will be performed

Maintain active BLS certification

Three (3) years' experience as Radiographer