Coordinator Diagnostic Services

DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Coordinates the clinical continuum of care for patients receiving a variety of diagnostic services (to include mammography, MRI, Cath Lab, Sleep Lab, Heart and Vascular, Ultrasound, etc.) by assisting with appointment scheduling, follow-up care and treatment as well as referral as needed. Assuring department is productive, efficient, and effective in operational methods.Responsibilities:

Evaluates and monitors staff work performance for high quality, accuracy and completeness and adherence to departmental policies and procedures. Communicates information to the Manager/Director

Adheres to and assists staff with adherence to departmental PACS policies and procedures. Maintains working knowledge of hospital information system and Radiology Information System to verify that procedures are appropriately ordered and billed.

Performs procedures as needed. Consistently performs high quality work.

Maintains proper staffing by overseeing staff schedule and approved time off and performs time keeping duties. Communicates staffing, patient scheduling, and attendance issues to the Manager.

Coordinates staff rotation to all areas ensuring variation to maintain staff competency. Monitors staff competencies and reports findings to the Manager.

Maintains equipment and rooms in good operating condition. Troubleshoots equipment problems and contacts service for repairs. Coordinates service to minimize room down time. Reports equipment problems to Management.

Maintains inventory and coordinates purchase of supplies and equipment. Monitors supply usage and costs. Acts as a Liaison between the various vendors, physicians, and Management. Arranges Vendor visits. Works with Vendors and Management, and Purchasing to achieve high-quality, low-cost supplies. Makes recommendations to Management team concerning budgets.

Assists Medical Director in establishing protocols. Assists Manager in establishing policies and procedures.

Coordinates VIR services in the hospital. Coordinates VIR services provided by Radiologists, Cardiologists, and Vascular Surgeons in VIR rooms. Makes recommendations to Management.

Complies with departmental, hospital, and regulatory policies and procedures.

Leads lab and team members in providing state of the art services and care of the highest quality. Instrumental in keeping up to date on new technologies and standards on a national level. Integrates findings into lab practices.

Coordinates work of technical staff to include: interviewing and training of staff, planning, assigning, directing and prioritizing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provides input regarding employee performance. Educates, assists and oversees student technologists.

QualificationsEducation Requirements:● Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or certificate from an accredited school in Radiology Technology preferred.Licensure/Certification Requirements:● AART, ARDMS, RPSGT or R EEG T certification required.Professional Experience Requirements:● One to two years previous related experience desired.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:● Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other Rex staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Clinical NeurophysiologyWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $29.98 - $43.10 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC: Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.