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Organization:
Radiology OR
Job Summary:
Oversees the daily operations and workflow of the multimodality Radiology Technologists to ensure consistent and superior customer service and patient care standards. Oversees consistent compliance with department policies, procedures, and operational guidelines and has a key role in training, competency assessment, safety, and compliance. Performs various roles involved in imaging procedures within the perioperative setting. These roles are performed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered.
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The Radiology OR Department is seeking a Lead Radiology Technologist to join the team!
- $8,000 sign on bonus.
- The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for operating and maintaining radiologic equipment to produce high-quality medical images for surgical procedures.
- Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective imaging and applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
- Provides appropriate radiation protection to patients, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards.
- Assists in the hiring, onboarding, orientation, training, and evaluation of new staff.
- Demonstrates competence in working in the perioperative environment, communication/collaboration, shift coordination, effective problem solving, and cost-effective decision making.
- Coordinates/assigns daily duties and quality checks. Delegates tasks to other technologists as appropriate.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
- PATIENT DOCUMENTATION (Proficient): Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
- COMPLIANCE (Proficient): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner. Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate with the appropriate personnel to ensure timely resolution.
- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY KNOWLEDGE (Proficient): Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
- RADIOLOGY (Proficient): Possesses sufficient proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Equipment utilized in this role includes O-arms, C-arms, 3D C-arms, portable X-ray units, QA on the AIRO CT, and other imaging equipment. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of supporting cases requiring diagnostic imaging and successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. Possesses sufficient knowledge in utilizing PACS system
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Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Service: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees’ effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
2 years
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (Required)
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
