Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Description

Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists manage and direct the work of radiology technologists to keep daily operations running smoothly. You will optimize section scheduling, maintain rotational assignments, resolve day-to-day workplace issues, and support efficient patient flow. You will also perform routine quality assurance/quality control, assist in less complex fluoroscopic exams, prepare contrast materials, and practice radiation safety using ALARA.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and manage lower-graded technologists when procedures require assistance

• Direct and optimize section schedules while accommodating emergency cases

• Develop and maintain weekly rotational technologist schedules for fair assignments

• Determine staffing needs based on workload patterns and create weekly/monthly schedules

• Organize work assignments including lunch/break rotations; report absences and tardiness

• Recommend technologist reassignment due to call-ins or changing workload

• Perform routine quality assurance and quality control to ensure peak equipment performance

• Initiate recommendations to leadership to improve productivity, revise staffing, support cost efficiency, and improve morale

• Assist radiologists in less complex fluoroscopic examinations

• Prepare contrast materials under radiologist direction for injectable and GI oral/rectal exams

• Practice radiation safety to reduce exposure and ensure compliance with radiation badge/tracking procedures

• Coordinate radiation safety issues with supervisor and safety office

• Ensure radiographic quality/quantity while minimizing patient dose and costs

• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment

• Child Care Subsidy: eligible full-time employees may qualify after 60 days

• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Comprehensive federal benefits (eligibility depends on position type)