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Multi-Modality Lead Technologist - Imaging - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8:30a-5:00p; Mon-Fri)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job LocationUH Lakewood Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

DepartmentMedical Imaging UHLMC

Position TypeFull time

Work Schedule8:30AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week40

Job Description

Lead Multi-Modality Technologist (Diagnostic X-ray, CT, MRI)

The Lead Multi-Modality Technologist provides clinical, technical, and operational leadership across Diagnostic X-ray, CT, and MRI services. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality imaging services, efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and staff development while serving as a key liaison between imaging leadership, radiologists, and frontline technologists.

This position is ideal for a seasoned imaging professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership presence, operational insight, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Role Overview

Reporting collaboratively to Imaging Leadership and physician partners, the Lead Multi-Modality Technologist oversees day-to-day operations across assigned modalities, ensuring optimal utilization of human, technical, and physical resources. The role balances hands-on clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, supporting quality assurance, performance improvement, accreditation readiness, and staff competency.

Key Leadership & Operational Responsibilities

Provide daily operational oversight for Diagnostic X-ray, CT, and MRI modalities, including staffing coordination and patient scheduling

Serve as the clinical and technical authority for assigned modalities, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality imaging services

Collaborate with the Director of Imaging, supervisors, and radiologists on hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and development of technologists

Act as the primary liaison between imaging leadership, department chair/designee radiologists, and the Medical Imaging team

Lead quality assurance initiatives, exam protocol oversight, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities

Develop, interpret, implement, and maintain modality-specific policies, procedures, and protocols

Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, ACR, state, federal, and local regulatory requirements, including radiation tracking and monitoring standards

Oversee exam quality and protocol adherence in alignment with ARRT standards and departmental policies

Provide ongoing education, mentorship, training, and competency validation for assigned personnel

Foster strong, collaborative relationships with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary partners

Clinical & Technical Expertise

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of human anatomy, disease processes, patient care, positioning, radiographic sciences, radiation protection, and specialized imaging techniques

Ensures safe, age-appropriate imaging care for patients across the lifespan—from neonate to geriatric populations

Maintains clinical proficiency while supporting department-wide quality and safety initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

Registered in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Required certifications: ARRT (R), ARRT (CT); specialty board certification required

Current BLS certification (must be maintained)

Seven (7) years of modality-specific experience in an acute care setting

Prior Lead experience with demonstrated leadership and communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to assist and move patients

Computer proficiency for data input and retrieval

Preferred Qualifications

Ten (10) years of modality-specific experience in an acute care setting

ACLS certification