Lead Rad Tech, Sat - Houston, United States - Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System
Memorial Hermann Health System
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Houston, United States

2 weeks ago

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At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community.

When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees.

We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency.

If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.


Job Summary


Position responsible for fulfilling a leadership role and a clinical expert role in the delivery and management of comprehensive patient care within the Imaging Services departments of the hospital, utilizing research and evidence-based practice as necessary.

Position is responsible for providing expert care to patients from multiple services/specialties and for complex diagnosis.


Senior imaging technologist with knowledge of interdepartmental and inter-hospital policies, procedures and departmental guidelines, and demonstrates excellence while carrying out these policies.

The Lead Technologist monitors and maintains responsibility for department's high quality patient care by matching patient needs with departmental resources.

The Lead Technologist possesses the experience, knowledge, abilities and willingness to act as a clinical resource person. In addition, they provide operations coordination and professional leadership.

The Lead Technologist exhibits strong leadership skills, including the willingness and ability to hold department staff accountable for customer relations, risk reduction and process improvement initiatives on a 24 hour basis, and ensuring all quality standards.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology


Licenses/Certifications:


  • Certified in Basic
    or Advanced Life Support, required
  • Other required licenses and certifications are dependent on the modality/specialty of the incumbent:

Radiology Technologist

  • Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required
  • Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required

Computed Tomography (CT)

  • Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required
  • Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT), required

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  • Registered MRI Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-MR), required

Nuclear Medicine

  • Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required
  • One (1) of the following required:
  • Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N);
    or:
  • Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Mammography

  • Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required
  • Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required
  • Registered Mammography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-M), required

Ultrasound

  • One (1)of the following required:
  • Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS);
    or:
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers;
    or:
  • Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International;
    or:
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International;
    or:
  • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International;
    or:
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:


  • Five (5) years of prior experience as an imaging tech (for example: CT Technologist, MRI Technologist, etc.) in an acute hospital setting
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills with ability to perform imaging on patients of all ages with all types of conditions
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in all aspects of department operations
  • Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

Principal Accountabilities

  • Authorized to plan, coordinate, and direct all activities between diagnostic testing and nursing staff, emergency/critical care and primary physicians, including registration personnel to facilitate rapid patient flow through the department in order to attain positive outcomes.
  • Directs and evaluates departmental throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance.
  • Makes daily assignments for all departmental personnel. Has thorough understanding of care required for all services provided in department, identifies and utilizes available resources t
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