Chief Radiologic Technologist

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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Chief Radiologic Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Chief Radiologic Technologist, you will be responsible for supervising radiologic technologists in multiple modalities and/or across multiple centers, assuring professional standards and excellent customer service. This role operates scanner to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. The Chief Radiologic Technologist remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve, and maintains positive work relationships with radiologists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(80%) Patient Imaging

• Screen each patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure the correct patient and procedure
• Explain and prepare patients for scanning imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately imaged
• Perform routine and advanced scanning imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to the patient throughout procedure
• Adjust scanning parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
• Maintain a positive attitude, and working relationships, with radiologist, referring customers and other team members and peers
• Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
• Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
• Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
• Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines

(15%) Team Management

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and abilities, remaining approachable and objective
• Manage all hiring and retention processes, responsible for initial and ongoing training of new & existing team members
• Initiate and participate in team member performance evaluations, compensation, and development, and conduct performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and/or up to termination if necessary
• Facilitate and lead regular team meetings and team member one-on-one (1:1) meeting's with each direct report team member and ensure your direct report leaders are doing the same.
• Mentor and support team members, encouraging a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning and improvement
• Manage team member schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate coverage
• Evaluates workflow and implements process improvements for the team
• Ensures team has knowledge of company and department policies and corresponding procedures are in place
• Support team members to ensure that the highest level of patient satisfaction is consistently achieved
• Develop and implement methods for measuring and monitoring team and department performance

(5%) Other Duties and Projects as Assigned

Required:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
• ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
• Five (5) years' imaging experience, with demonstrated ability to serve as a resource to others and identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Experience leading and/or mentoring others
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform advanced scanning procedures independently with highest quality
• Certification in imaging specialty (if applicable)

Preferred:

• One (1) year of supervising a team of direct reports
• Works in multiple modalities and/or has multi-modality certifications
• Bilingual

RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.

We offer benefits (based on eligibility) including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO and holiday pay and many more! Visit our career page to see them all www.rayusradiology.com/careers.

DailyPay implementation is contingent upon initial set-up period.