Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technologist

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.       

Radiology Technologists use x-ray equipment to obtain images of the body interpreted by a Radiologist and are responsible for preparing patients for the exam, moving and instructing the patient into the proper position, correctly operating the equipment, and obtaining a high-quality image while minimizing radiation dose to the patient. Radiology Technologists may go on to specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computer tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine.     

As the Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technologist, you will not only provide imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients, but you will also provide technical expertise and direction to technologists. You will have the opportunity to cross train and learn different areas and be a part of a team that thrives on collaboration. Being a part of diagnostic imaging, you will play a part in the emergency and hospital stay through setting the tone for the patient regarding what news it delivered. Here, you can also find courses in Leadership offered by the clinic and be supported with career growth. 

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00PM – 11:30PM, with on-call requirements. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Supervise and coordinate work activities of assigned personnel. 

• Schedule work assignments, prepare master schedule and perform payroll time sheet for employees. 

• Assist with interviewing applicants and train, guide and provide feedback to current team members. 

• Maintain procedure manual and communicate changes to staff. 

• Assist with all policies and procedures required by local, state, or federal law and compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.). 

• Assist with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements. 

• Ensure and maintain quality control, radiation protection and safety standards through daily/weekly quality assurance tests. 

• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. 

• Provide technical direction with complex cases and problem solving. 

• Schedule routine preventative maintenance on equipment to meet safety and regulatory standards and instruct other area personnel in protection. 

• Perform general radiology, portable and fluoroscopic procedures (GIs, GUs, pediatrics, arthrograms, spine center). 

• Produce images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay. 

• Maintain documentation requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately. 

• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam. 

• Ensure patients' comfort and safety during and after the exam. 

• Demonstrate the care and operation of Radiology equipment and notify management and take proper action to address equipment malfunctions. 

• Monitor all appointments scheduled for examinations, perform preliminary research on patient when preparations are not provided and determine priority of patients based on the daily schedules. 

• Immediately report any malfunctions and equipment dysfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator. 

• Ensure exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies. 

• Participate in on-going training of technologists and students and provide orientation of new employees and in-service education. 

• Review process films/scans to determine quality and need for additional images. 

• Potentially rotate through other imaging modalities and/or locations as needed. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology 

• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(ARRT) and in good standing 

• Current state licensure 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross 

• Two years of recent modality experience 

• Ability to direct, evaluate and supervise others 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

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