Lead Radiology Technologist (Lead Rad Tech - Full-Time Days - Murphy)

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of imaging procedures, including CT and X-Rays, at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Additionally, the incumbent assists with implementing and maintaining a hospital imaging strategy, procedures, equipment and policies.

Essential Job Functions

Work closely with Hospital Administrator in their management and direction of the daily radiology operations for the local facility

Participate in the clinical schedule by working a regular schedule of clinical shifts as a Rad Tech

Assist with maintaining staff schedule and adequate staffing levels.

Assist Director of Radiology with the development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of departmental programs, policies, procedures and protocols.

Ensure and maintain required documentation for compliance with general safety, radiation safety, environmental and infection control standards, and with local, state, FDA, ACR, DNV and HIPPA regulations.

Monitor compliance with standards, identify variances or inabilities to meet established targets and implement action to ensure that targets are met

Ensure radiology equipment, supplies and materials are maintained in a condition to promote efficient, safe and effective services for patients, physicians, and staff

Assists with assessing the accuracy of images and handling of technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues

Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established laws, policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations

Assist with patient care and other activities as assigned by the Hospital Administrator/designee as indicated by the patient’s plan of care

Collect, report, and document clinical data. Take vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens

Provide for patient safety related to age and condition

Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times

Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures

Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient

Other Job Functions

Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required

Travel to all facility locations as required

Perform additional duties as assigned

Ability to work off-hours and on call when required

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma or GED, required

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology, required

Certified as a medical radiologic technologist as required by the state in which practicing, required

Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association, required

Associate’s Degree in radiology, preferred

Registered Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography and/or computed tomography, preferred

4+ years radiologic/imaging experience, required

2+ years of CT experience, required

1+ years of emergency room experience, preferred

Proficiency with most X-ray/CT equipment, manufacturer’s hardware/software and PACS

Full-Time