Radiographer, Lead - OLF in North Providence, Rhode Island at CharterCARE Health Partners

Summary: Responsible for radiographic examination utilizing diagnostic radiographic equipment. Provides direct patient care to patients of all ages. Performs supervisory duties within the department and is responsible for directing departmental activities, technologist staff and ancillary personnel to include scheduling and evaluating employees. Monitors operating expenses, including salaries and capital expense items. Maintains established standards of quality assurance. Assists Administrative Director of Radiology in developing, justifying and maintaining a fiscal budget.

Education: A.S. in Radiography or Diploma in Radiography from an AMA approved school.

Licensure: ARRT RI State License. CPR required.

Experience: 3 years’ experience managing radiology staff to include scheduling, recruiting, interviewing and training. Proficient in routine & special radiology procedures

Skills and Abilities:

· Computer skills

· Ability to recognize priorities and deal with them promptly

· Maintain all equipment and monitoring according to Federal, RI Department of Health

· Radiation Standards and JCAHO

· Works with radiation physicist to ensure optimum performance of radiographic equipment

· Maintain adequate inventory of all routine stock supplies and determine inventory levels.

· Problem solving

· Plans staff meetings

· Serves as a resource to department staff with regard to hospital regulations, personnel policies and procedures.

· Contributes to efficient operation of department

· Ability to comfort anxious patients

· Maintains information confidential (HIPAA)

· Demonstrated customer service skills

· Ability to utilize responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers

· Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines

· Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams