Lead Diagnostic Testing Technologist

About the role

Senior technologist with knowledge of interdepartmental and inter-hospital policies, procedures and departmental guidelines, and demonstrates excellence while carrying out these policies. The Lead Technologist monitors and maintains responsibility for department's high quality patient care by matching patient needs with departmental resources. The Lead Technologist possesses the experience, knowledge, abilities and willingness to act as a clinical resource person. In addition, they provide operations coordination and professional leadership. The Lead Technologist exhibits strong leadership skills, including the willingness and ability to hold department staff accountable for customer relations, risk reduction and process improvement initiatives on a 24 hour basis, and ensuring all quality standards. Job Description

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School for Medical Professions, required
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required
• One (1) of the following required:
• Current State of Texas Nursing License; or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); or
• Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS); or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensed by Texas Medical Board; or
• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT-N) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; or
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
• Five (5) years of prior diagnostic testing experience
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
• Principal Accountabilities
• Authorized to plan, coordinate, and direct all activities between diagnostic testing and nursing staff, emergency/critical care and primary physicians, including registration personnel to facilitate rapid patient flow through the department in order to attain positive outcomes.
• Directs and evaluates departmental throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance.
• Makes daily assignments for all departmental personnel. Has thorough understanding of care required for all services provided in department, identifies and utilizes available resources to resolve any problems.
• Assists physicians in prioritizing his/her work. Gives verbal reminders to physicians of workflow trends and issues or items that need to be completed.
• Notifies Director of significant occurrences, interventions, or delays.
• Acts as a liaison between departmental staff, medical personnel, patients and family members. Will assist in any patient care concerns, issues, and complaints.
• Promotes staff professional growth and development, serving as a mentor, coach, and preceptor to less experienced staff. Provides input to the Manager/Director regarding staff performance and educational needs. Assists with the annual performance review of those staff members.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other clinical coordinators or team leads in the department.
• Delegates and assigns additio

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Additional Information

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary Position responsible for fulfilling a leadership role in the non-invasive cardiology department of the facility. Acts as a clinical expert role in the delivery and management of comprehensive patient care within the non-invasive cardiology department, utilizing research and evidence-based practice as necessary. Position is responsible for providing and coordinating expert care to patients from multiple services/specialties, and for complex diagnosis.

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