The Lead Radiology Technologist will be a competent individual capable of performing with a minimum of supervision and using independent judgment. He/She must possess the ability to step in as supervisor when the direct supervisor is unavailable. He/she must possess the ability to work on several different types of equipment, so that all work is completed in a timely, competent, and efficient manner. Technologists in this classification must function well together as a team and may be required to train both graduate and student technologists. He/she will be working in a medical environment with much interaction with patients, fellow workers, physicians, and visitors. The technologist will be responsible for all segments of patient populations, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. The Lead XR technologist is required to manage the day to day workflow and ensure adequate staffing for the department volumes. There will be times that he/she will be asked to schedule staff/make scheduling modifications in the absence of the supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned and helps in other areas during low volume periods.
• Holds self and others accountable for safety by ensuring appropriate procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Responsive to coaching and feedback for improvement; demonstrates continued progress by improving competencies, skill development and applying learning.
• Demonstrates appropriate judgment and thinking skills for situations.
• Has attended (or reviewed via HealthStream) a minimum of three Town Hall meetings.
• Add essential duties as instructed in the directions above.
Organizational Expectations
Core Competencies1.Employee has basic knowledge of radiation safety2.Employee demonstrates understanding of the usage of equipment3.Employee demonstrates proper patient identification4.Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices