Lead Interventional Radiology Technologist

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

The Lead Interventional Radiology Technologist is an experienced laboratory professional who performs diagnostic tests and also takes on supervisory and administrative responsibilities, such as overseeing daily laboratory operations, training new staff, ensuring quality control, coordinating with reference labs, and serving as a technical resource for other technologists.

In addition to existing role as an Lead Interventional Radiology Technologist for their designated modality, this individual will assist leadership in the implementation of Imaging department policies, procedures, and services for assigned modalities which include Nuclear Medicine, MRI, Diagnostic Radiology, Computed Tomography, Ultrasound, Positron Emission Tomography, Angiography/Special Procedures, Mammography, PACS, Nursing and administrative areas.  

• Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations. Familiar with a variety of the department’s concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Assists in coordinating the department’s Quality Program in collaboration with the Manager/Director. 

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.

• Directs the work of others as required. Responsible for the maintenance of efficient scheduling, patient flow and quality assurance, as well as having alertness for fiscal soundness within assigned areas of responsibility. 

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Assists in ensuring PACS data integrity.

• Oversees assigned imaging service areas, schedules work assignments and coordinates requests for assigned radiologic services.

• ACR, Physics and other required stakeholder education and quality control for given modalities/areas as needed to remain in compliance.

Role Essentials:

• Must abide by and enforce all compliance requirements and policies and perform these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values. 

• This position requires initiative, the ability to make independent judgments and a consistent positive attitude. 

• Must be able to communicate well with physicians, patients, families, and ancillary hospital personnel.

• Will participate in performance improvement initiatives. 

• Will assist with other activities as deemed necessary for the day-to-day operation of the department.

• May participate in the training and orientation of other stakeholders.

• Will be actively involved in data and quality metric retrieval and presentation.

• On Call responsibilities as well as carious staffing and modality scheduling with oversight from management.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Education Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent. 

• BS/BA in healthcare related field is desirable but not required.

• ARRT/ARDMS/CNMT or another applicable registry/licensure required in designated professional area.

• American Heart Association BLS required

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years applied work experience in with exposure to all aspects of patient care within an Imaging Department.

• Cross training in multiple modalities is desirable.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.