Lead CT Technologist (CT Tech) - Maryview Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

You could be eligible for a $35,000 Sign On Bonus for this role!!!

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Lead CT Technologist leads the activities of the associates working in the CT department.  The Lead CT Technologist applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of CT scanning equipment in a way that provides direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. The CT Technologist assists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by producing diagnostic CT scans. 

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates team building and leadership behavior to accomplish tasks and organizational objectives.

• Maintains proper staffing levels and assigns call.

• Maintains accreditation and regulatory compliance of CT department.

• Maintains prescribed standard of quality of work for the CT department.

• Assures the quality of all images and confirms that all pertinent patient/procedural data is correct.

• Performs computed tomography procedures.

• Performs timeout as required per policy.

• Properly positions patients on CT scanning cradles and properly immobilizes patients with appropriate devices to obtain desired position.

• Makes radiation exposures by energizing scanner per physician request and patient history.

• Performs intravenous injections and demonstrates a knowledge of use and care of existing IVs, administers oral, rectal, and IV radiographic contracts agents specific to procedures.

• Assists the radiologist with biopsies, drainage procedures, etc. utilizing sterile techniques, exhibiting safe and effective use of all contrast and radiation materials.

• Maintains a working knowledge of all CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)

Advanced modality registration in CT, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 1 year)

State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Education

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year experience as CT or Rad Tech (required)

2 years' experience as CT or Rad Tech (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions

                                              

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                                                             x                                      

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                                                        x