The Clinical Specialist, Radiology assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs and projects, to support network goals and objectives. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Demonstrates expertise in areas of clinical practice, by participating in patient care to identify opportunities for improvement, assess staff performances, and facilitate implementation of new practices • Facilitates continuing education programs to support instructional goals and objectives in conjunction with the Radiology Education Specialist • Responsible for obtaining and maintaining ACR accreditation in the area of your specialty for the network • Demonstrates expertise in the teaching/learning process to improve clinical practice and system processes • Meet monthly with the Radiologist Section Chief to develop, implement, and evaluate standards of care and current vs. new trends throughout your section/sections • Annually review CPT codes and/or other references to ensure compliance in the areas of exam coding • Utilizes research to support and advance radiology practice, enhance an integrated approach to care, and improve patient care outcomes • Responsible for development, implementation and tracking of peer review plan. Report as needed to supervisor of section • Responsible for training all staff/students on equipment, new procedures, advanced techniques. Working closely with the Radiologists to improve images produced, and a advanced understanding of the pathophysiology of disease process as it relates to their specialty • Assist in gathering information as requested as related to Performance Improvement initiatives PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Frequent to almost continuous use of fingers and hands in operating equipment, performing examinations and in charting information. Standing or walking from 2 to up to 7 hours per day in 15 to 60 minute increments. Sitting from 1 to 6 hours per day in 15 to 30 minute increments. Pushing, pulling and lifting patients up to 450 pounds with assistance. Lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Frequent stoops, bends and crouches. Often reaches above shoulder level. Feeling as it relates to palpating of patient's veins. Hearing as it relates from normal to high level of hearing. Seeing as it relates to normal vision. EDUCATION: Graduate from a recognized ARRT program with advanced registry, or other accrediting agency (ARDMS, NMTCB, CCI, etc.). Or graduate of a professional nursing program. RN with current license to practice in the state of PA. Bachelor's or Masters Degree preferred. Advanced certification in Radiology Nursing (CRN) preferred. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years experience as a staff technologist or RN required with at least 3 to 4 years' experience in specialty area. Current BLS certification required within 3 months. History of computer experience required. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!