Job Summary

Responsible for the overall daily operation of the Diagnostic Radiology department. Oversee the activities of the staff radiologic technologist. Assist with annual appraisals on staff/orient new employees.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular, consistent, on-site, and timely attendance.
• Assist in developing necessary forms, procedures, and protocols.
  • Confer with radiologist to determine proper imaging protocol.
  • Confer with department manager to determine proper procedures/guidelines.
  • Develop and implement new forms as needed for operations.
  • Provide for the safety of patients, other hospital employees, and visitors.
• Oversee daily QC/preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintain records on equipment calibration/service
  • Report any necessary equipment malfunction to service provider.
• Evaluate new products/equipment.
  • Assist the manager in determining the value of new products/equipment to meet the needs of the department.
  • Review new products/equipment on the basis of cost effectiveness.
  • Make recommendations for capital purchases of new equipment to department manager.
• Maintain or change patient/technologist schedule to provide accessibility and high quality services.
  • Provide proper scheduling for procedures.
  • Prepare technologist schedule for review by department manager.
• Maintain department statistics and records required by federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Assist in any necessary accreditations.
  • Assist JCAHO and DOH inspections.
• Assist department manager in the development of performance improvement initiatives.
  • Develop cost saving initiatives.
  • Develop better patient care initiatives.
• Oversee training, hiring, and education.
  • Oversee the activities and assists with annual performance appraisals on diagnostic radiology staff.
  • Assist in interviews for diagnostic radiology positions.
  • Orient new employees to department.
  • Maintain continuing education for staff.
• Oversee PACS system and related functions.
  • Assist PACS coordinator in maintenance functions of the PACS/CR system.
  • Assist PACS coordinator in daily operations of PACS/CR system.
  • Verify correct image/patient data is maintained in PACS system.
  • Evaluate new PACS/CR/Software/equipment.
• Follow negotiated agreement set forth by the technical bargaining group of the Service Employees International Union District 1199P, AFL-CIO, CLC.
• Perform all job duties of Staff Radiologic Technologist included on job description Staff Radiologic Technologist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a (JRCERT) accredited Radiologic Technology Program recognized by ARRT.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ experience as Registered Radiologic Technologist with credentials with ARRT

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.
• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

LEAN

• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

AAP/EEO

• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.