Lead Radiologic Technologist

Organization: SRMC-Sutter Roseville Medical Center

About the role

Supervises, organizes, and coordinates the overall operation of diagnostic imaging, including staffing and work assignments of radiologic technologists, diagnostic imaging aides, and student radiographers. Directs, implements, and updates policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen radiation protection/safety measures. Ensures the timely delivery of accurate imaging services and oversees the efficient maintenance and operation of all radiological equipment. Serves as the liaison between diagnostic imaging and staff, physicians, patients, family, and other hospital staff. Routinely performs all duties of a radiologic technologist, as needed. Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated specialized expertise in diagnostic radiology principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including significant experience responding to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and various hospital emergencies.
• Proficient in performing radiographic examinations with an in-depth understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology to recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious and potential abnormalities.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Prioritize and delegate assignments based on experience, procedures, policies, and best practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work autonomously, as well as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Analyze workflow and processes to propose improvements or solutions that enhance team efficiency.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program.
• CRT-Certified Radiologic Technologist.
• Radiology Fluoroscopy certification within 180 days if required at the affiliate.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• 8 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills

• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods.
• Broad knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), Laboratory (LIS), Electronic Health Records (EHR), EPIC, and Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS)).
• Identify and analyze data to solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

Pay range is $59.06 to $72.00 per hour. The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Job Shift: Evenings
• Schedule: Full Time
• Shift Hours: 8
• Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
• Weekend Requirements: None
• Weekly Hours: 40

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.