Description

Job Summary
Produces diagnostic quality radiographs with the use of roentgen rays. Operates stationary x-ray equipment; prepares examination room, equipment, supplies and medications. Provides for patient comfort and safety during examination. Accountable for assisting in the delivery of quality imaging and diagnostic services and compliance with patient care standards. Maintains radiologic services in accordance with established hospital, federal, and state standards. Manages the workflow, daily operations and collaborates with the medical staff, leaders, staff, and stakeholders throughout the UCC and NCPS network. 

Job Specific Duties

• Coordinates the daily flow of operations. Works as a liaison to work together with the radiologists and other modalities as needed.
• Adjusts equipment, determines proper technique, and arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain correct patient position as needed. Produces quality radiographs and repeats views. 
• Coordinates the staffing scheduling and flow of operations. Accountable for the department staffing plan to meet business operation needs.  
• Supervises staff, participates in the interview process, coaches and trains technologists, evaluates technical quality of radiology staff, and assists with technical problems.  
• Responsible for observation of technologists in adhering to radiation safety measures as well as Quality Assurance. Documents findings accordingly.  
• Performs within UCC and NCPS centers and ensures staffing coverage is met. 
• Assists with ordering supplies, monitors inventory, and maintains cleanliness of the equipment throughout UCC and NCPS network.   
• Utilizes LEAN principles and tools to improve processes and promote patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Responsible for the growth & people pillar metrics to include department volumes, service excellence, Press Ganey scores and engagement to achieve operations goals/budget and patient satisfaction.  
• Reports any equipment problems/malfunctions to appropriate person, reports issues to clinical engineering department. 
• Trains and orients new employees, coordinates radiology students quarterly. 
• Performs patient and departmental rounding. Takes immediate action to resolve any staffing issues and works to improve the SEI, patient satisfaction.  
• Edits kronos in a timely and accurate manner.  
• Responsible to perform patient identification check utilizing two patient identifiers per hospital policy.  
• Creates an environment to optimize the patient experience and support the happy family initiative and increase departmental SEI indicators.  
• Conducts staff huddles, coaches staff, and attends monthly leadership meetings. 
• Creates and updates departmental schedules. 
• Performs appropriate radiologic examinations, explains procedures, promptly enters and transmits patient information into PACS.  
• Assist in the development and coaching to include, performance improvement plan of imaging technologists within UCC and NCPS network.  
   

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA Accredited School of Radiology Technology
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing
• General X-Ray License from the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
• 3-5 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, strong time management skills, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Works effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office is preferred.
  

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