Imaging Lead | FT – Days | Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital at Vanderbilt Health

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: VCH Interventional Radiology Job Summary: The Imaging Lead performs and supervises all aspects of radiographic procedures at a supervisory level to ensure the coordination of all procedures being performed by personnel. . POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: M-F | 5x8s | 7:00am – 3:30pm No on call Biweekly pay cycle Industry competitive rate Located at our new Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises a variety of technical procedures to ensure that a good independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis is being utilized by technologists. Assumes responsibility for designated areas, personnel and procedures, as required. Reports directly to the Director of Imaging. Reports directly to the Director of Imaging. Is accountable for the delivery of efficient, high quality services to the patient, physician and all customers while providing supervision to technical personnel to perform high quality exams within the protocols and guidelines set by the Department of Imaging Services. The Lead shall be responsible for outlining work assignments at the commencement of shift for all technologists to include maintaining and stocking of supplies, rooms and equipment or other assigned duties. He/She has the responsibility of protection and safety to themselves, the patients and co-workers. The lead technologist will be directly responsible for assisting in evaluating all technical personnel and student radiographers within the department. The Lead Technologist participates in on-call coverage for the modality as part of the essentials of the job requirement. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: Patient Documentation (Advanced): Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in applying patient documentation in challenging and complex situations. Often takes a lead role in highly pressurized situations when there is a need to achieve results. Consistently delivers patient documentation services in a creative and imaginative manner while setting a standard for others. Actively participates in outside professional organizations and forums. Contributes in the development of patient documentation best practices for the organization. People Management (Novice): Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others. Compliance (Advanced): Demonstrates expert knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the incumbent's department and work areas. Analyzes the rules and regulations for situations that are unusual and knows the interrelationship and implication of various rules and regulations in other areas of the department. Understands the flow of rules and regulations beyond the work area and can converse intelligently about alternatives and make recommendations for more effective rules and regulations to senior management. May represent the company at regional industry organizations meetin