Job Description

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

License/Certification:

• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R) required
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required
• Certificate in Basic or Advanced Life Support required

• Four (4) years of prior experience as an Radiology Technologist
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

• Performs radiography (x-ray) exams on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients for exam, obtains and records patient\'s vital signs, explains procedure, administers IV and contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images
• Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the imaging department
• Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
• Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely
• Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff
• Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed
• Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.
• Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department
• Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume
• Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues
• Responsible for supply management
• Takes emergency call within the department. May be required to work weekends and float to other locations as needed.
• May administer breath alcohol test and/or urine drug screens
• May be required to perform patient registration tasks such as verifying insurance, collecting payments, etc.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann\'s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

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