Interventional Radiographer Coordinator

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Overview

Works closely with Radiologist, Executive Director, and section supervisors to perform procedures and coordinate patient care under the direction of the radiologist. Technologist coordinator will assist the radiologist with patient consultation and follow-up care, following their radiology procedures. Coordinator will update radiology tracking mechanisms such as Aspen Lung, MRS and navigate patients through the care process for further imaging, and physician consultation.

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift

36 hours

7:00am-5:30pm 

Rotating Weekends

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Qualifications

Education and/or Other Requirements

Must be a graduate of AMA approved School of Radiological Technology

Must achieve ARRT registration

Must have Illinois State license

Must maintain educational requirements for licensure and registration

Must be CPR certified.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of technical factors utilizing kVp, and mAs per anatomical exposure.
• Knowledge of patient positioning techniques required to image human anatomy.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to contrast media and medication.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and safety.
• Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules

• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to utilize hospital computer systems to manage and navigate patient care.

Responsibilities

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Reports out practice status to DMH Medical Group Executive Director and/or Director when absent more than one working day.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.