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Job Purpose:

• The primary purpose of the position is to perform all the behaviors of the Staff Technologist and support staff. In addition the Team Leader supervises, directs, and evaluates the activities of personnel. This individual plans, coordinates, and maintains the QA/KVI program for their assigned area(s) of responsibility as well as supervising and performing quality control testing of equipment and accessories used in the Department. The Team Leader is responsible for patient safety, throughput, cost control, and patient satisfaction.
• Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Education:

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technologist Program

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification – REQUIRED
• ARDMS, ARRT (S)(R)(CT)(MR) (M) (NM) or NMTCB-REQUIRED MUST HOLD TWO OR MORE LICENSURES
• MRT – Texas Medical Board

Job Roles:

• Responsible for performing imaging procedures and leading a team of multi-modality technologists.
• Coordinates all activities of assigned area and its personnel, including but limited to patient throughput, patient safety, patient/physician satisfaction and coordination of care within the various Radiology departments. Responsible to ensure full staffing coverage by competent personnel during the operating hours of the department.
• Infection Control Practices and Occupational Safety: Wears hospital issued ID badge in accordance with MHS policy, follows intradepartmental guidelines and abides by all MHS policies. Practices aseptic techniques as necessary; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures. Cleans and disinfects equipment after each patient use, cleans the work area as needed and daily. Operates equipment and performs job-related duties in a safe manner at all times.
• Maintains interdepartmental, as well as intradepartmental communications. Meets scheduled deadlines for gathering, reporting and posting information for the modality.
• Meets with the Administrative / Medical Director to develop and implement new programs within the department and to discuss the effect these programs will have on other areas of the hospital.
• Provide optimum customer service, cordially greets customers and assists patient to procedure destination and coordinates transportation of outpatients and inpatients
• Responsible for the development of the annual departmental budget, maintaining cost containment efforts and revenue generating measures.
• Responsible for the development, communication and implementation of hospital policies / guidelines within the department.
• Responsible to ensure that all interviewing, selection, orientation, evaluation, promotions, and termination of departmental Personnel fall within the guidelines of hospital policies and the guidelines established by governmental licensing and regulatory agencies. Responsible for maintaining accreditation for assigned area.
• Responsible to ensure that appropriate equipment and supplies are available for the employees to carry out the functions of the department.
• Responsible to ensure that the operating practices and quality of services rendered by the department meet the requirements and guidelines as set forth by various licensing, accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Age Specific Care Considerations:

☒ Adults: 18+ years – 35 years

☒ Adults: 35+ years – 65 years

☒ Adults: 65+ years

☒ Children D: 12+ years – 18 years

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level I Neonatal Facility
• Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• Cardiac catheterization lab