Summary:

Under general supervision of the Managers of Medical Imaging assists in the direction of staff working in the diagnostic imaging department with regards to process department flow procedures and other activities related to the department operations. Operates equipment associated with their specialty as well as other general department equipment. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the geriatric adult and adolescent patient.Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Lifespanand The Miriam Hospital*s mission vision and values with consideration of the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Responsibilities:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides overall guidance direction and oversight for CT Radiology MRI Ultrasound and all other Diagnostic Imaging departments as needed. Ensures policy and practices are appropriately followed.

Serves as a resource person to resolve issues that might occur with nursing technologists patients hospital clinics off-site imaging offices or floors physicians etc. Provides follow-up to the appropriate manager.

Provides staffing and work assignments at the start of the shift assessed and modified during the shift as workloads fluctuate.

Oversees staff breaks and ensures adequate department coverage and staff usage.

Assists with the patient flow and resource allocation for all departments to provide efficient throughput.

Assists with Environment of Care (EOC) rounding for all areas and ensures that EOC standards are being met and followed.

Assure appropriate orientation for new personnel as needed.

Answers questions concerning department imaging office and hospital process for staff. Seeks assistance from DI manager or Nursing Manager when necessary.

Ensures safety and comfort of patient undergoing exams.

Performs TPESR audits and provides education to the staff when needed. Provides information to the department manager.

Performs other audits on all applicable staff and provides education to the staff when needed. Provides information to the department manager.

Can operate and navigate all pertinent IS software related to job functions such as PACS LifeChart Peoplesoft etc. Performs specialized non-routine computer functions as required.

Troubleshoots issues with PACS EPIC etc. for the staff and works with IT and Helpdesk as needed.

Performs quality control procedures such as merging unspecified exams monitoring unread exams etc. to ensure accurate and efficient exam processing.

Covers in area of specialty when the need arises. Covers job duties of other specialties and job functions as allowable and appropriate.

Inventories and orders department supplies as necessary. Assists with monitoring expiration dates of department supplies. Removes and disposes expired items.

Maintains quality assurance safety environment and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies procedures and objectives.

Operates as a conduit to staff from different shifts and provides a smooth transfer of pertinent information.

Assists with equipment problems and malfunctions. Consults service engineer as needed. Arranges for necessary equipment maintenance adjustment or repairs by contracted services. Reports any issues to the appropriate department manager.

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area.

Carries pager as required for quick accessibility.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Completion of at least two years of formal training in a school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent. Maintains a current license in the State of Rhode Island for their specialty.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the process.

Able to perform imaging studies in certified modality

EXPERIENCE:

Five years radiology experience preferred.

Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals physicians* offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing.

Walks and stands intermittently throughout the shift. Subject to electrical and energy hazards. May lift and position patients and lift supplies up to 50 pounds.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the direction of staff department orientation training oversight and guidance as well as input on performance evaluations.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union