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Assists in leading the day-to-day operations of the department and with scheduling, supporting and developing staff members. Collaborates with physicians/offices and other health care workers, to provide medical imaging and patient care while maintaining professional standards. Communicates with others to ensure correct supplies and staffing requirements are met.

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• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
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• Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
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Patient Support

• Performs quality diagnostic procedures demonstrating proficiency in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Ensures accurate patient positioning and technique manipulations, making minimal errors and completing tasks promptly.
• Correctly documents required information in the computerized information system (RIS). Exams performed are recorded. Records are complete, accurate, and up-to-date; no filing errors are made.
• Assists radiologists and/or physicians in specific procedures, patient care, and other duties as required. Assists radiologists and/or physicians in the administration of contrast media and other medications as required.
• Coordinates rooms/schedules/staffing to complement patient care needs. Assists with staffing needs and work schedules. Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
• Directs, coordinates and delegates patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility.
• Checks to make sure preauthorization is present when needed.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborating with the director, effectively resolves complex unit situations, such as patient complaints and crises.
• Applies knowledge and application of nursing procedures pertinent to patient care while in radiology.
• Directs patient flow as to specific room and time. Patients are not delayed unnecessarily for radiology services and do not wait longer than 15 minutes without explanation of delays.
• Maintains communications with nursing staff concerning patient condition and procedural changes.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.Transports patients when necessary. Patients are not unnecessarily delayed for scheduled tests. Displays team attitude in assisting transportation staff.

Department Support

• Helps with staff education/in-services/specialized skilled training programs. Assists in the hiring and orientation program of newly-hired staff.
• Promotes personal and professional growth among coworkers.
• Creates an environment that promotes staff empowerment. Displays creativity and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in the delivery of services to the hospital. Instructs and helps lead the staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained, intervening when necessary, to problem solve.
• Performs appropriate quantity of work. Consistently productive and volunteers to take on additional work when finished with assigned tasks. Rotates shifts/weekends/holidays as required by the department.
• Instructs, guides, directs, assists, supervises, and evaluates students in specific clinical and didactic aspects of their education in a caring manner. Information presented is accurate and organized; students understand designated procedures; associate relates well to students and responds to students' needs for information and assistance.
• Cleans departmental equipment and instruments. Equipment is clean, orderly, and ready for use; all safety/health regulations and procedures are met.
• Displays team attitude in assisting secretarial staff.
• Assists with evaluating and guiding coworkers with appropriate input of job performance. Provides immediate feedback (positive and negative) about job performance to personnel on team. Provides input to director on performance evaluations.
• Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital's budgetary guidelines. Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective multidisciplinary team work. Identify and implement cost saving ideas.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.