Spec, Imaging Sr

Job Summary
Plans and develops modality orientation and training programs and is directly involved in the assessment process. Develops new strategies for revenue/research opportunities in the modality. In collaboration with radiology/cardiovascular management and the education department, facilitates continuous improvement processes and assess modality employee educational needs and requirements. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure when required. Provides education for research to physicians and employees in operation of medical equipment and protocols as needed. Also, acts as a liaison to ancillary areas involved or those areas that would benefit in terms of cardiovascular research.

Essential Functions

- Develops new strategies for revenue/research opportunities and collaborates with manager on ways to improve productivity and reduce cost.

- Assesses education and orientation requirements for modality employees in order to develop, evaluate, implement and revise educational programs and training materials. Maintains a very high level of knowledge of current trends and developments in the field. Revises research programs and training as needed.

- Establishes and maintains all protocols with radiologist/cardiologist, manager and team leads input. Attends all section meetings and collaborates with manager for distribution of minutes. Designs, writes, edits, assembles and distributes user protocol manuals, reference material and orientation materials including research projects.

- Maintains responsibility for the research trial, evaluation of equipment, supplies, and resources utilized in area of accountability. Works closely with technology manager and vendor representatives on all new products.

- Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy record of procedures when appropriate, assuring proper identification is evident. Initiates, coordinates, and produces necessary data for accreditation process/renewal. Assists in the development / maintenance of the quality imaging program, in coordination with the modality manager and team leads/supervisor for cardiovascular, technical operations manager and physicist.

- Documents and provides feedback to manager on the quality of work for individual technologists. Provides feedback to technologists on an individual basis to improve the quality of imaging skills and quality on the picture archiving and communication system (PACS). Identifies policies/procedures needed for site/service and participates in writing, reviewing and revising site/service policies/procedures with their manager. Assists manager in the interviewing process of new employees, but does not make final hiring decision. Mentors/coaches and develops employees and acts as a role model and resource to them. Monitors, assesses and evaluates orientees weekly or as needed.

- Coordinates with lead technologists in scheduling the availability of time for new and unique procedures.

Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree related field or equivalent

- Preferred Bachelor's Degree related field or equivalent
- 5 years of relevant experience clinical Required

- 3 years of relevant experience modality-specific Required

- Previous training and/or education experience Preferred

- Supervisory or lead technologist role experience Preferred
- CRT-Vascular Sonographer (VS) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Surgery and Cardiovascular Imaging Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Vascular Sonographer (VS) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Vascular Surgery and Cardiovascular Imaging Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Vascular Technologist (VT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Surgery and Cardiovascular Imaging Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Vascular Technologist (VT) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Vascular Surgery and Cardiovascular Imaging Upon Hire required

- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

- CRT-Nuc Med Technologist (N) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Nuclear Medicine (NM) Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Nuc Med Technologist (N) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Nuclear Medicine (NM) Upon Hire required

- CRT-Sonographer (S) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Ultrasound (US) Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Diagnostic Radiology (X-Ray), Ultrasound (US) Upon Hire required

- CRT-Computed Tomography (CT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Computerized Tomography (CT) Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Computed Tomography (CT) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Computerized Tomography (CT) Upon Hire required

- CRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-MAGNETIC_RESONANCE_IMAGING_TECHNOLOGIST-ARMRIT #N/A Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Upon Hire required

- CRT-Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Interventional Radiology (IR) Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Cardio Vascular Imaging (CI) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Interventional Radiology (IR) Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Cardio Vascular Imaging (CI) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Interventional Radiology (IR) Upon Hire required Or

- CRT-Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered (RDCS) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Cardiovascular Upon Hire required

Physical Demands

- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

- Sitting: Frequently

- Standing: Occasionally

- Walking: Occasionally

- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally

- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom

- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

- Handling: Occasionally

- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom

- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

How Corewell Health cares for you

- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new).
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name
Imaging Admin Physics - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
40

Hours of Work
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Days Worked
Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency
N/A

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