Diagnostic Imaging Lead Technologist

1 week ago

Margaretville, New York, United States Westchester Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

The Diagnostic Imaging Lead Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist utilizing radiographic, fluoroscopic, and other high-tech imaging equipment. This role requires independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes in accordance with the standard of practice and code of ethics of Radiologic Technologists.

Responsibilities
  • Performs radiographic/CT exams as per facility-specific protocol, consistently producing high-quality radiographs/CTs with pertinent anatomy, evidence of collimation, appropriate position, and exposure factors.
  • Working knowledge of all equipment, including film/laser processing, radiographic, and fluoroscopic equipment/CT operation.
  • Participates in departmental quality assessment and improvement plans, identifying problems/trends within Diagnostic Imaging and utilizing ongoing QA/CQI activities to improve the quality of Diagnostic Imaging Services.
  • Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others, following ALARA standards.
  • Assumes responsibility for assigned areas, ensuring all rooms/CT are clean, stocked with supplies, and ready to accept the next patient.
  • Documents all pertinent patient and procedural data, including LMP, film identification, left and right markers, and pertinent patient history.
  • Prepares and handles radiographic/CT contrast agents, including barium sulfate, oral, and IV contrast agents, and effervescent granules.
  • Positions and prepares patients for procedures to demonstrate anatomic areas of interest, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
  • Contributes to the efficient operation of the department through communication, either written or verbal, pertaining to equipment malfunctions, continued patient activity, and other tasks, recognizing patient confidentiality.
  • Patient assessment, including monitoring of the patient's condition and assuming responsibility for provision of physical or psychological needs during procedures.
  • Computer literacy and application pertaining to department-specific functions, including archival storage of digitalized data and computer literacy of the Radiology Information System.
  • CT-Selects appropriate programs for desired protocols, demonstrating ability to produce 3D reconstructions.
  • Takes lead, direct, and coaches diagnostic/CT staff members, participates in selection and training of radiology/CT staff.
  • Communicates with the medical director, manager, department, and hospital departments when necessary.
  • Working knowledge of computerized Radiography/CT to include reducing patient exposure by adjusting technical factors, monitoring growth and development of the CT Department, including patient volume and cost management.
  • Develops and/or modifies protocols according to the needs of the Radiology/CT department, in conjunction with the manager, medical director, and radiologist.
  • CQI-Participates in data collection, understands process and impacts of CQI programs, identifies problems/trends within Diagnostic Imaging.
  • Available to be flexible with schedule, pull call, and any other needs of the hospital and department.
  • PACS imaging management from CR to PACS, including image annotation, scanned documents, LMP, shielding, tech comments, and performing technologist name.
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Minimum five years experience in general diagnostic radiography, and three years CT experience preferred.
  • High School Graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from an A.M.A. approved school of Radiological Technology.
  • NYS License, Registered by the ARRT or eligible preferred, Certificate in CT preferred.
  • Cross training in other modalities of Diagnostic Imaging, based on the needs of the department and job qualifications.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to manage physically aggressive patients; capability to be independently mobile; ability to transport patients on the patient mobilizer or in a wheelchair; ability to move portable x-ray machine to examination site; ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance, lifts greater than 50lbs. with assistance, reach, stoop, and bend while maintaining a good mechanical body position; ability to wear protective lead aprons and lead gloves during exams; ability to perform tasks for a long period of time; ability to travel locally and elsewhere (including overnight stays) to attend seminars, etc.; ability to transfer patients safely to prevent injury to patient and self; hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, hear equipment alarms.

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