Lead CL Rad Technologist

Overview

The Lead Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist role (Lead CL Rad Technologist
- Cath Lab) functions as the lead person for Radiologic Technologists in the Catherization Laboratory, generally for an assigned shift, and performs lead duties and/or leads projects or specialized responsibilities as part of normal job responsibilities. This role also functions at a Cath Lab Radiologic Technologist II level. Serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters as the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues for Technologist I and II jobs as well as support staff, resulting in the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to standards of practice for optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. Duties may include organizing work schedules, reviewing and editing time cards for accuracy, conducting quality assurance audits of staff performance, developing and implementing quality improvement activities, training and mentoring staff, providing feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, participating in the development of skills and performance of staff, leading and regularly performing special projects, collecting/analyzing/reporting on data, preparing reports on performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills.
• Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of Cath Lab Rad Tech I and II's, students and support staff, to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities. Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.

Service Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic cath lab procedures to include coronary, electrophysiology, peripheral/endovascular and neurologic procedures, while maintaining radiological principles and safety. Works independently exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations.
• Actively participates and scrubs into Cath Lab cases to assist with the movement and alignment of equipment as well as the control of radiation throughout procedures.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively addresses for optimum outcomes.
• Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift/modality. Monitors and adjusts activities to ensure optimum patient throughput and patient experience. Assists physicians during procedures.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
• Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into PSN to improve processes and identify trends. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct.
• Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance. Documents, develops and evaluates processes and procedures.
• Assists with implementation and education of departmental based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.

Finance Essential Functions

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters char