Pioneer Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, essentially the county hospital for Sweet Grass County, Montana: Population 3700. We are in a beautiful valley along the Yellowstone River, between three mountain ranges, just north of Yellowstone National Park. We serve our neighbors (ranchers, skilled trades people and active retirees) and the many tourists who come here on their way to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, or to fish the Yellowstone, hike, bike, hunt or just get away from overcrowded places. Big Timber is a vibrant and welcoming small town, an hour from Bozeman and Billings. Our schools are highly rated, with high community support.
Pioneer Medical Center has an immediate opening for a full-time licensed Radiology Manager to join our hospital & clinics' patient care team.
PURPOSE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
In addition to all the features of the Imaging Technologist job description, formulates goals, selects policies, assigns objectives, and establishes standards of practice for the department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Pioneer Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
- Accurately performs procedures and exams as outlined in departmental procedure manuals for radiology with minimal supervision.
- Verifies orders, prior lab work results and previous radiology exams that will be used for comparison.
- Interprets a physician’s scanning instructions and performs CT procedures appropriately.
- Safely administers contrast material.
- Explains examination and procedures to patients. Prepares and operates CT and x-ray equipment.
- Understands and practices safe radiation procedures for patients and personnel and follows ALARA principles.
- Coordinates scheduling, transportation and testing of patients.
- Performs daily quality assurance procedures on equipment and maintains documentation of all work.
- Reports any problems with equipment or errors in procedures to the Radiology Manager.
- Maintains cleanliness of equipment in CT and X-ray room.
- Pursues and maintains continuing education as outlined in the licensure laws of the state of Montana and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Provides input to the supervisor for equipment and supply needs.
- Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development.
- Assumes responsibility for quality of work, procedures used, personnel and departmental costs.
- Establishes and monitors quality control and quality assurance programs.
- Monitors work in both Cat Scan and X-ray and correlates data for diagnosis and patient management.
- Ensures the radiology department is in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding standards of service and safety.
- Ensures a sufficient number of qualified personnel for both departments.
- Ensures sufficient continuing education for personnel in the Radiology Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Basic knowledge of medical science commensurate with technical level of radiology.
- Medical terminology and use of ICD-10 and CPT coding.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations on an ongoing basis.
- Common policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental.
- Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
- Regulatory standards (i.e., State Survey, OSHA).
- HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
- Patient safety standards.
SKILL IN:
- Leadership, organization, and personnel management.
- Critical thinking, multi-tasking, and time management.
- Troubleshooting of equipment.
- Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Planning and organization.
- Providing instructions.
- CPR certified within six months of hire.
ABILITY TO:
- Make independent judgments regarding the clinical significance of radiology results.
- Endure prolonged periods of standing and bending while performing procedures.
- Provide instructions in a clear and easily understood manner.
- Work independently and effectively with nursing, allied health, and medical personnel.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships.
- React professionally when dealing with difficult or emergency situations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technologist needs to have completed an accredited education program related to radiology and be licensed and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Minimum of 1 year of CT experience.
- Minimum two years of supervisory experience preferred.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Required to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as well as share call responsibilities.
Pioneer Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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