Multi-Modality Lead

Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

Primary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name: CT Scanning-HospWork Shift: WeekendJob Category:Clinical CareUp to $10K Sign On Bonus Phoenix is Arizona s major city and the fifth most populated city in the United States. It includes the posh resorts and green golf courses of Scottsdale, Tempe s lively college-town vibes, arts-friendly Mesa and pro-sports hub Glendale. We are located in the growing northwest area of the valley in Sun City near, Surprise, Glendale, Verrado and Goodyear. Specific job details:

• I n this multi-modality role, there would be a focus on CT and Xray studies.
• Along with your team members you will work in providing superior patient care, comfort, safety and confidentiality
• Operation of CT Scanners and Xray equipment: responsible for patient safety, the performance of high-quality work, performing and remaining current on departmental protocols
• Communicate and work with the medical imaging team, emergency department and nursing floors to prioritize workflow/throughput.
• Take an active role in the vetting of patients to assure safety.
• Starting IVs when necessary.
• Cleaning of equipment, and scan room preparation.
• Utilize ancillary tools and equipment appropriately: PACS and other software systems
• Image Post Processing: responsible for post processing images including transfer of images to PACS, ensuring all post processing steps are complete
• Transporting of patients for studies Preferred qualifications: 2 years of CT experience within a hospital preferred. Procedure experienced is preferred but not required. Would consider new to service for that special candidate. Looking for someone with a positive attitude, integrity, empathic patient care, ability to work well as a team member and individual, self-starter. Leadership: Team player with strong communication skills. Ability to build team unity and work with others to produce a positive, caring environment. Proven ability and interest in training new technologists in all facets of the role including patient safety, room preparation, image acquisition, time management and post processing. About the Unit: 500 bed hospital, patient population has been mainly geriatric to adult but is shifting towards adult/family. This position is a part of a team that offers compassionate care to our community utilizing quality equipment in a robust department. Schedule: 3 days per week (12hr shifts) 6am-630pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Holiday coverage rotations. Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix s Best Hospitals. With 390 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, extended care, outpatient diagnostic services, acute and outpatient rehabilitation and adult behavioral services.POSITION SUMMARYThis position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.2. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.4. Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments.5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.6. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Participates on committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCertificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic imaging).Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable. BLS certification required. Depending on certification and modality(ies) coordinating, may be assigned to a single modality or Multi-Modality Medical Imaging Coordinator role (Ultrasound Coordinator, MRI Coordinator, Mult Mod Med Img Coord, etc.)This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3+ years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHealth care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy

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