Night Shift Team Leader Radiology

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Job Description Summary:

Assists in daily and ongoing operation, including oversight of processes related to: smooth flow of patients, and most efficient use of high-tech Imaging resources; implements a continuous quality control/improvement program to enhance utilization of these resources; establishes ongoing orientation, training and continuing program for technologists and assists in management of inventory control. Independently performs appropriate examinations as requested by the ordering physician with the protocol indicated by the patients’ symptoms, medical history, and/or results from previous testing.

Responsibilities And Duties:

50%
Performs duties of Technologist as needed: Prepares patient for imaging examination; assists radiologist during examinations; starts IVs; draws up Medication/ contrast media and safely performs intravenous administrative via manual or automatic injection; arranges for patient transportation; maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.
20%
Coordinates daily workload with other clinical sections and departments: Adjusts patient flow by scheduling workload and staff to maximize equipment utilization; coordinates preparatory procedures with nursing units; arranges with patients and physicians for follow-up examinations; coordinates out-patient scheduling with Central Scheduling to maximize number of out-patient slots available; organizes and directs section personnel to minimize patient waiting time and maximize efficiency; implements continuous quality improvement program in compliance with American College of Radiology standards to enhance  utilization of resources; monitors technical quality of patient care, defers major problems to the Manager, Performs basic and advanced Electronic Medical Record EMR functions e.g. patient arrival, complete, edit and billing.
15%
Assists with the requirements of orientation, training, required competencies and OhioHealth University courses; instructs students and employees in training sessions; provides coaching and input into employee performance evaluations; orders supplies; establishing inventory control methods to assure operation within the budget; and monitors technical reliability and vendor repair of units. Assumes some managerial functions as needed.
10%
Participates in OhioHealth Innovation Council and other meetings as designated.  Designs and implements protocols, orientation, and training programs for technologists.  Designs and implements on-the-job and self-study programs to familiarize technologists with the equipment operation, cross sectional anatomy pertaining to CT and MR, and patient care issues pertinent to imaging; Responsible for teaching/ educating students, medical students and residents in the basic methods and instrumentation of their area of competency. 
5%
Performs other miscellaneous related duties: Enforces radiation safety standards by practicing As Low As Reasonably Achievable principles. The major duties/ responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed associates in the job.  Associate is expected to perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)AART - American Association of Radiologic Technologists - American Association of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

Graduate of an accredited radiography program; current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent Certification and Ohio Department of Health radiologic license. Should have competent computer skills with good understanding of the Electronic Medical Record (Radiant) and other pertinent applications, and intradepartmental processes.  Must be BLS certified. At least two years of previous Imaging Experience.

Work Shift:

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Diagnostics

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment