Lead X-Ray Technologist

Location: City of Albany

## Lead X-Ray Technologist Apply locations:
43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
70539

Department/Unit:

Diagnostic Radiology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)
Salary Range:$77,075.00 - $The Diagnostic Radiology Lead Technologist, under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Section Head, the Manager and the Radiologist(s) perform technical procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of the patients in a fast-paced, Level I Trauma and Academic Medical Center at a level not requiring supervision. The Lead Technologist utilizes their specific modality to create diagnostic images and provides their patients with a safe and positive experience.

The Lead Technologist supports teaching, continues learning and growing as technology changes in the field to benefit both themselves and others. In addition to trauma and emergency room procedures, the Lead Technologist performs exams on outpatients, inpatients (both stable and those receiving intensive care), research patients and those patients requiring specialized diagnostic procedures (arthrograms, myelograms, fluoroscopy, etc.). The Lead Technologist practices and enforces the radiation safety measures in New York State Department of Health code part 16 and participates in Quality Assurance and Improvement initiatives in accordance with institutional and departmental goals established in collaboration with the department Quality Manager.

The Lead Technologist serves as an extension of the department Manager in a stewardship role, allocating resources, and delegating responsibilities as needed.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*** Maintains clinical expertise in all areas of Diagnostic Radiology (ED, OR, Fluoroscopy, inpatient, outpatient, etc.).  Maintains order and cleanliness in the department; responsible for the condition of the rooms after use and ensures the adequate supplies are available to facilitate the efficiency of other technologies and the entire departmental operations.
* In conjunction with the Medical Section Head and modality Manager, help develop, implement, support, and evaluate standards of patient care, imaging, procedural protocol, and clinical policies.  Provides leadership and direction to support personnel, performing non-disciplinary duties as needed in the absence of a supervisor or manager.
* Strives to grow and develop student technologists and staff technologists, creating a professional, progressive Imaging department with a positive atmosphere.  Support retention initiatives assisting in developing a healthy, welcoming, professional, and inclusive work environment.
* Practices in compliance with Hospital /department policy as well as New York state and accrediting agency's standards.
* Assists Physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
* Provides a safe and positive experience for the patient.
* On-call and Holiday responsibilities as assigned.
* Rotating responsibilities through Main Department, Fluoroscopy, ED, and OR as needed.
* Ensure supplies are ordered as needed by informing immediate supervisor or personnel responsible for placing orders.
* Acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students. Responsible for orientation and training of staff in primary clinical areas. Ensure technical and professional education of orienting staff and students, recommends when additional training is needed.
* Actively supports AMCH and the imaging department in maintaining proper accreditations.
* Enter patient data into computer systems and schedules patient procedures accurately.
* QA’s images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending them to PACS.
* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age and special characteristics of the patient.
* Demonstrates professionalism in aiding patients in all aspects of radiologic procedures of assigned areas. Is responsible for patient safety and comfort. Consistently organizes patient care based upon knowledge of the patient’s needs and capabilities of the staff.
* Assist staff to identify facts that interfere with…