Lead Radiology Tech / FT / Evening

Lead Tech - Radiology

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Job Description

• Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the imaging department.
• Must have knowledge of all areas within the imaging department.
• Utilize appropriate leadership skills in supervising, delegating, and evaluating employees.
• Utilize principles of Continuous Quality Improvement in collaboration with other health team members.
• Act as a resource for other imaging employees for education, training, and problem-solving.
• Operate ionizing radiation producing equipment under license regulations from the Bureau of Radiation Control of the State of Texas.
• Perform all skills in Radiology technologist job description.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Utilize appropriate leadership skills in supervising, delegating, and evaluating performance of employees and students.
• Perform a variety of technical procedures.
• Assist Radiologist and staff physicians as needed.
• Show appropriate radiographic skills.
• Demonstrate good patient care.
• Use immobilization devices according to policy.
• Maintain all HIPAA regulations. Perform contrast injections per policy.
• Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Assess any risk to patient safety and implement appropriate precautions.
• Comply with appropriate and approved standards including Radiation Safety (ALARA), patient-related safety, and infection control.
• Exhibit effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals, and values in accordance with JCAHO's leadership standards.
• Operate departments of responsibility in such a way as to meet the fiscal goals of the organization.
• Implement value-added programs and services.
• Manage the satisfaction of department customers including patients, employees, and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to customer issues.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

Current: ARRT or ARRT Registry Eligible, Texas Medical License, and CPR certification.