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

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• •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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