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I. Leadership And Team Management Supervision & Mentoring: Lead, guide, and supervise a team of Radiology Technicians across different shifts and modalities. Provide mentorship, conduct performance evaluations, and identify areas for professional development. Training & Development: Organize and conduct regular in-service training programs for junior technicians on new equipment, advanced imaging techniques, safety protocols, and patient care best practices. Workforce Planning: Prepare and manage duty rosters, allocate resources (technicians and equipment) efficiently to optimize workflow and minimize patient waiting times for various specialized investigations. Problem Resolution: Act as a primary point of contact for technical issues, patient concerns, or interpersonal conflicts within the radiology technician team, resolving them promptly and escalating complex matters to the Head of Department. Compliance: Ensure all team members adhere strictly to hospital policies, national/international standards (e.g., AERB guidelines, NABH, JCI), and best practices in radiology. II. Operational & Technical Excellence Advanced Imaging Procedures: Oversee and, if necessary, perform complex diagnostic imaging procedures across all modalities (X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Mammography, DEXA, etc.) for various super specialties (e.g., Cardiac CT/MRI, Neuro MRI, Oncological imaging, Interventional Radiology procedures). Patient Preparation & Care: Ensure meticulous patient preparation, accurate positioning, and empathetic communication for all procedures, particularly for critically ill, pediatric, or non-cooperative patients. Equipment Management: Oversee the daily operation, quality control, and routine maintenance of all highly specialized radiology equipment. Coordinate with the Biomedical Engineering Department for preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs of imaging machines. Maintain detailed logs of equipment usage, service records, and any malfunctions. Evaluate new equipment and technologies, providing recommendations for procurement. Radiation Safety (for modalities involving ionizing radiation): Ensure strict adherence to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles for radiation exposure for patients and staff. Monitor and manage radiation dose levels, ensuring compliance with AERB guidelines and hospital radiation safety protocols. Oversee the use of appropriate shielding and PPE. Conduct periodic radiation safety audits and drills. Image Quality & Diagnostics: Monitor and ensure consistent production of high-quality diagnostic images across all modalities. Implement and oversee quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programs for imaging equipment and processes. Troubleshoot image quality issues and take corrective actions. Assist radiologists in complex cases, providing technical support and clarification on imaging acquisition parameters. Contrast Media Management: Oversee the safe preparation, handling, and administration of contrast media, ensuring proper patient screening for allergies and renal function, and managing adverse reactions according to protocol. III. Documentation & Quality Assurance Record Keeping: Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of all patient details, imaging parameters, contrast administration, radiation doses, and procedure notes in the Hospital Information System (HIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Reporting: Generate periodic reports on departmental workload, equipment performance, quality metrics, and incident reports. Audits & Accreditation: Actively participate in internal and external audits (NABH, JCI, AERB) related to radiology services. Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions. SOP Development: Contribute to the development, review, and updating of departmental policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) in line with best practices and regulatory requirements. Incident Management: Promptly report and document any equipment failures, patient adverse events, or safety incidents, participating in root cause analysis and implementing corrective measures. IV. Collaboration And Communication Inter-departmental Coordination: Foster excellent communication and collaboration with radiologists, referring clinicians (surgeons, physicians, oncologists), nurses, IT, CSSD, and other hospital departments to ensure seamless patient care pathways. Patient & Family Communication: Effectively communicate with patients and their families, explaining procedures, addressing concerns, and providing reassurance in a compassionate manner. Job Identification 30030 Posting Date 06/01/2025, 09:19 AM Apply Before 06/15/2025, 09:19 AM Degree Level Diploma Job Schedule Full time Locations 127, Shankarsheth Rd, , Pune, Maharashtra, 411042, IN Show more Show less
