Technologist-Specials Lead

Job ID:

37930

Job Category:

Radiology & Imaging

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Rotating

Department:

Radiology Interventional

Facility:

BMH Desoto Hospital

Location:

Southaven, MS

Overview

Job Code

20215

FLSA Status Job Family

RADIOLOGY

Job Description Title

Technologist-Specials Lead

Job Summary

Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and work flow to ensure the performance of high quality exams/treatments and the delivery of safe patient care and customer satisfaction.
  
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
  
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
  
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
  
• Completes documentation as required toply with hospital policies and procedures.
  
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
  
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
  
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

#N/A 6 months experience in an acute care setting orparable specialty area as required to meet all Leadpetencies at the end of orientation period.

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Registry in Vascular Interventional ARRT(VI) preferred.

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Basicputer literacy skills.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

ARRT(R);

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

;NEW

GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE

;STATE

LICENSE AS REQUIRED

ARRT(VI)

ing Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.

ing Relationships

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level

Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

• 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
  Heavy Very high energy level
  Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating
  Medium
  Activity Level Throughout Workday
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Sitting
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Standing
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Walking
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Carry object
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Push/Pull
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Twisting
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Bending
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Forward
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Overhead
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Squat/Kneel/Crawl
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Wrist position deviation
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Pinching/fine motor activities
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Taste or smell
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Talk or hear
  Continuous
  Sensory Requirements
  Color Discrimination
  Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing
  Accurate Accurate Moderate
  Environmental Requirements
• Blood-Borne Pathogens
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Chemical
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Airborne Communicable Diseases
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Extreme Temperatures
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Radiation
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Extreme Noise Levels
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Dust/Particular Matter
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Other