Radiographer, Lead - OLF

Summary Responsible for radiographic examination utilizing diagnostic radiographic equipment. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Performs supervisory duties within the department and is responsible for directing departmental activities, technologist staff and ancillary personnel to include scheduling and evaluating employees. Monitors operating expenses, including salaries and capital expense items. Maintains established standards of quality assurance. Assists Administrative Director of Radiology in developing, justifying and maintaining a fiscal budget.

Education A.S. in Radiography or Diploma in Radiography from an AMA approved school.

Licensure ARRT RI State License. CPR required.

Experience 3 years’ experience managing radiology staff to include scheduling, recruiting, interviewing and training. Proficient in routine & special radiology procedures

Skills and Abilities

Computer skills

Ability to recognize priorities and deal with them promptly

Maintain all equipment and monitoring according to Federal, RI Department of Health

Radiation Standards and JCAHO

Works with radiation physicist to ensure optimum performance of radiographic equipment

Maintain adequate inventory of all routine stock supplies and determine inventory levels.

Problem solving

Plans staff meetings

Serves as a resource to department staff with regard to hospital regulations, personnel policies and procedures.

Contributes to efficient operation of department

Ability to comfort anxious patients

Maintains information confidential (HIPAA)

Demonstrated customer service skills

Ability to utilize responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers

Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams

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