Lead CT Technologist

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$37.50/hr - $56.25/hr

• Works as a Cat Scan staff technologist
• Coordinates technologists and supporting personnel with regard to schedules, work assignments, and quality improvement standards
• Along with CT team, coordinates patient flow through the department to ensure maximum work output with the least amount of patient waiting time
• With the assistance, and under the direction of the Manager of Imaging Services, develops and maintains a QA/Quality Assurance Plan
• Assures high quality Computerized Tomography Scans are submitted by technologists to ensure optimal diagnostic information is available to radiologists for accurate and complete patient diagnosis
• Maintains inventory of department supplies

• 1) Ties into the responsibilities around schedule creation and staffing: calendars and approvals for weekends, holidays, vacations, and changes due to sick calls or PTO

• 2) Adjusts staffing assignments during unscheduled staff shortages; determines need for float pool personnel utilization and overtime approval; maintains contact with Radiology Manager regarding staffing conditions

• 1) Counsels and disciplines associates within Cat Scan under the direct supervision of the Manager of Imaging Services
• 2) Coordinates and oversees training of new employees according to department orientation policies; evaluates and verifies employee competency
• 3) Attends monthly Department Lead Meetings and provides input regarding department operations

• With the Manager of Imaging Services, develops and maintains a QA/Quality Assurance Plan
• Collects and analyzes data; maintains radiation and fire safety standards; participates in mandatory trainings
• Recommends actions for improvement in CT department operations; attends CQI training as appropriate

• Evaluates CT scans and makes recommendations for technique changes, positioning, contrast amounts, and patient dose

• Maintains inventory of department supplies; performs par stocking; places orders with approval; tracks orders and liaises with vendors
• Participates in annual inventory control and ensures appropriate budget accounts are consulted before order placement

Education/Experience Required

• Maintains active IDNS License; minimum 3–5 years full-time experience as a Radiologic Technologist; supervisory experience preferred; fully skilled in all areas of general Computerized Tomography

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Understanding of positioning and technique factors in CT; able to perform common CT procedures; good oral and written communication skills
• ARRT Registry (CT), (R); IEMA License; CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Able to respond to requests to work on short notice; flexible starting times; must be able to transport, move, and lift patients; may require rotating shifts
• Exposed to infectious diseases; may work overtime; musculoskeletal hazards from lifting and repetitive motions
• For direct patient care: ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; use patient handling equipment for heavier lifts with another staff member when possible

Note:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected and may not include all duties required. Incumbent may perform other related duties.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care

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