CT Radiology Clinical Coordinator

Radiologic TechnologistReporting to the Radiology Manager, this position will maintain ~60% clinical duties, with the remainder of time spent in coordinating departmental operations and providing guidance to staff.
Essential Functions:Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Operates imaging equipment for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.
Monitors patient condition during imaging procedures, alerting the physician of any complications.
Provides radiologists with high-quality images to aid in diagnosis.
Complies with all imaging safety regulations.
Properly positions patients and imaging equipment prior to procedures. Administers oral or injected contrast prior to procedures when necessary.
Creates and maintains reports regarding patient data and radiologic treatment recordsResponsible for maintaining high quality imaging procedures produced by staff technologists.
Conducts on-going reviews to ensure quality of work, including conducting reviews for Quality Assurance reports.
Responsible for precepting new staff, developing staff and facilities to meet new and existing needsOrganizes and coordinates services provided, oversees operations in accordance with hospital's policies and proceduresMonitors and controls patient flow to optimize unit productivity.
Assures that departmental policy and procedure standards are implemented in all aspects of operation.
Assists with departmental staffing schedules in order to ensure appropriate turnaround times are consistently maintainedQualifications:Education
- Required
· High School Diploma/GEDEducation
- Preferred
· Bachelor's Degree
· Associate's DegreeExperience
- Required
· 5 years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Required
· Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications, ability to utilize imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
· Knowledge of radiographic equipment and processes, ability to use this knowledge to review and evaluate images generated in order to ensure their adequate quality for diagnostic activities.
· Knowledge of the equipment used in clinical diagnosis, treatment and monitoring, ability to select, procure, maintain, and quality check and dispose of medical equipment in compliance with related policies.
· Knowledge of coaching concepts and methods, ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals or teams in learning and improving effectiveness.
· Knowledge of radiation safety regulations, principles, techniques and nuclear materials handling, ability to apply this knowledge to resolve safety issues.
· Knowledge of radiology and applicable laws and regulations governing proper materials storage, handling and disposal as well as radiology-related conduct, ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations.
· Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.
· Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.
Licenses and Certifications
- Required
· American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsAdditional Qualifications
· May require travel between Jefferson sites.
· Obtain IV certification as necessary and administer contrast agent as required.
· Advanced certifications modality specific preferred, ex: MRSO, RVT, PET, CTWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address2301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short
- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.