Radiology Half Time Lead Clerk

Location: Kirtland

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

The Radiology Lead Technologists and Clerks are entrusted to oversee daily operations in their respected areas, insure that supplies for the area are ordered and the work area is clean and maintained. This individual is given the task to oversee adequate staff coverage for their area and provide leadership to staff.

Required       Behaviors:
As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization:  Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality  ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required  Qualifications  :
Lead Technologist:
Completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Registered or Registry Eligible
NM State Certification for Radiologic Technology
BLS certification
Physical demands: lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Lead Clerk:
Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience
BLS certification
Physical demands:
Lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds

Preferred  Qualifications  :
Experience in Radiology field

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides leadership at a professional and technical level not requiring constant supervision utilizing industry standards.
Insures adequate coverage in department.
Updates and maintains policies and protocols for area.
Participates in selection of equipment and employees for work area.
Oversees the training and competency of new employees in respective areas.
Addresses disciplinary and counseling issues to employees as needed.
Performs performance evaluations for direct report staff.
Ensures that work area meets state, federal and other regulatory agency requirements.
Works with Radiology Director/Manager to ensure the quality of care in the department.
Provide knowledgeable coverage for the O.R. and E.D. departments as needed
Understand the usage of the D.R. (digital radiography) systems.
Understand the transfer and viewing of images through the P.A.C.S. system
Understand the ordering system through the R.I.S. (Radiology Information System)
Maintain, clean, and re-stock each radiologic exam room when procedure is completed
Transportation of patients as needed.
Adheres to radiology dress code.
Maintains confidentiality of all Hospital matters (i.e., HIPAA)
Practices good communication skills.
Conducts self in a professional manner consistent with the values of San Juan Regional Medical Center.
Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs. Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions to increase clinical and/or technical skills.
Provide professional communication with staff and patients
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work:
Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions  :
Exposure to radiation hazards through radiology procedures
Exposure to body fluids through direct contact, IV procedures, infection and/or contagious diseases
Must be physically able to lift, move, push, or pull patients.
Provide multiple and directional guidance during procedures to patients with care and compassion
Interaction with potential verbally abusive patients