Lead - Radiology Technologist
Children's Medical Center Plano
Plano, TX
5x8 hrs

Diagnostic Imaging Team Lead

Department: Radiology

Location: Plano

Shift: Wed-Sat 4-10s 10am to 8:30p

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Responsible for organizing and directing the daily workflow. Create schedules, monitor image quality and equipment performance in the radiology department. Communicates with patients, parents, and medical staff regarding patient care issues and concerns. Will perform imaging approximately 30% of the time. This position reports to the Manager.

Responsibilities:
* The ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable and professional manner on the phone and in person and the demonstrated use of good written and verbal communication skills.
* Maintain staff compliance with ALARA, Image Gently, and state requirements for ionizing radiation standards
* Critical problem solving ability.
* The abilitiy to produce high quality diagnostic images.
* Assemble and deliver performance reviews
* Host monthly shift meetings and attend monthly lead meetings
* Performs Shielding audits and Tech QC reports
* Kronos Timekeeping
* The following are for CT only:
* A knowledge of advance CT imaging techniques including optimization of dual energy and vascular techniques with the ability to disseminate such knowledge
* A working knowledge of advanced processing including the ability to use common post processing software
* Initiate quality improvement projects in CT
* Perform and optimize scanning parameters for image quality
* Perform and educate staff in common CT post processing techniques

 How You’ll Be Successful:

Credentials:

Essential:
* Basic Life Support
* Medical Radiologic Technologist
* Radiogphy Tech-ARRT

Other information:
WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 4 years previous experience in one or more Radiology modalities (X-ray, CT, MRI, NM, etc) Req
* For CT only: Advanced training in CT and advanced processing techniques Pref

EDUCATION
* Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) Req
* Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) Req
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Req

JOB PROFILE
* Supervisor of a team; spends at least 50% of the time providing people leadership to a team
* Typical span of control: Administrative 12-15, Clinical 12-15, Support Services 15-17; e.g. Admin: Fin, IT, Legal, HR, Public Affairs; Support Services: EVS, Security, Engineering, Food Services;
* Plans and executes day to day operational needs
* Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback
* Provides input to employment decisions, and participates in performance reviews
* Works within established precedents and practices; receives guidance and oversight from a higher-level manager
* Monitors key day to day operational metrics
* Provides technical guidance to others on a frequent basis and rounds with employees in the team
* Demonstrates an understanding of Children's resource availability

MANAGEMENT SKILLS
* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
* Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.