Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Interventional Services

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Summary:

In alignment with the mission and vision of Northern Light Health, the Assistant Manager will strive for excellence in patient safety, clinical quality, and service. The Assistant Manager, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, is responsible for the daily operations of a procedural department which provides general and advanced care to patients undergoing procedures in interventional cardiology and interventional radiology specialties. Operates single and dual plane imaging equipment as required. Sets up and runs procedural equipment, assists the operating physician in procedural support roles, and performs all other ancillary duties assigned to meet the patient care and operational needs of the department, as allowed by competence and licensure. Works closely with leadership in the management of operational needs such as supply chain, education, quality initiatives, and documentation systems.

Responsibilities:

• ARRT and State of Maine licensure.

• Earns and maintains BLS certification.

• Earns Bachelor’s degree

• Learns and maintains core skills in one modality (cardiac catherization, electrophysiology, interventional radiology/vascular/neuro, structural heart).

• At least 5 years of experience as an Interventional Rad Tech

• Flexibility with work hours and activities in response to unit needs.

• Ability to learn basic computer skills, to identify own learning needs, to work independently, to recognize need for assistance and seek it in a timely manner, to prioritize work responsibilities and work efficiently in the face of a variety of ever-changing requests and demands on time.

• Ability to build supportive relationships with co-workers and evaluate performance of staff members.

• Ability to adapt to change and modify staff behaviors to meet all regulatory requirements, to adjust staffing to workflow and acuity needs of department, to follow-up or initiate disciplinary actions with goal of changing negative behaviors.

• Capacity to concentrate, remain effective, and maintain positive interdisciplinary communication and collaboration in a busy and often stressful environment.

• Must adhere to Northern Light Health professional and cultural expectations, including adhering to hospital policy and standards of practice; fostering a culture of safety and professional growth; seeking opportunities for improvement in process and delivery of care; fostering professional accountability; and fostering a patient-first culture.

Other Information:

*Must be able to meet the physical demands of the unit: lift 10 lbs. with one hand to attach IV pumps to IV poles; push and pull heavy computers & equipment on wheels; push wheelchairs/stretchers with 300+ pound patients; lift 50 pounds without assistance; maintain a high volume of stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, reaching and twisting; stretch, reach, and retrieve equipment from carts and shelving and bend to reach equipment placed below knee level; possess upper body strength, agility and lung capacity necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Ability to stand for long periods of time; ability to wear protective equipment and to pass respiratory protection fit testing; able to perform various sensory requirements such as visual and color acuity, speech, smell, touch, manual dexterity, fine motor skills and hearing in order to perform job duties accurately; able to physically operate various computer systems.

Competencies and Skills

• 5+ years of relative work experience required.

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

Credentials

• Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer

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