LEAD RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST, CT - (90% FTE, DAYS)

Harborview Medical Center – Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a LEAD RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST, CT.

WORK SCHEDULE
- 90% FTE; 36 hours per week
- DAY Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Advanced diagnostic imaging, specialized clinical expertise. Radiology Services at Harborview Medical Center offers a full complement of radiology tests and imaging procedures, including nuclear medicine and interventional radiology (angiography). 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly assigns, instructs, and checks the work of employees.
Performs duties of the appropriate Imaging Technologies in assigned area.
Functions as a preceptor.  Orients new employees according to department's standards.
Serves as information resource for staff.  Routinely answers patient care, equipment and technical questions including the PACS.  Assists in problem solving. Provides clinical leadership. Assures appropriate, effective utilization of IDXrad system.
Develops and presents in-services in coordination with Imaging Supervisors and Manager, Imaging.
Implements daily staff schedules and holiday coverage to ensure adequate level of staffing in area of responsibility.
Participates in reviewing films/images and makes recommendations for quality assurance/quality control. Collects data and presents report to the Radiology QA meeting.
Reviews and reports daily operational status of equipment; Initiates repair service calls and documents malfunctions.
Coordinates flow of patients within specialty area.  Assigns patient procedures to staff.
Assures appropriate utilization of Radiation Protection prescribed by safety standards is utilized.
Understands and complies with all safety, fire, disaster, evacuation and chemical safety procedures; reviews departmental policy and procedure manual annually.
Assists supervisor in evaluating employees’ competency and year performance evaluation.
Monitors supplies and places orders to replenish supplies.
In supervisor's absence (or when requested), may be assigned charge operational, technical, and clinical responsibilities.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist
- Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training program in an AMA approved school; registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And one year of experience in applicable modality OR A minimum of 6 months of technical experience in the applicable modality AND previous leadership experience
OR equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.  It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.  It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.  

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.