Lead CT Technologist – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

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Lead CT Technologist – St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Job Summary:

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 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.

Education:

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

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• 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) in Diagnostic Radiology (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)

Experience:

• 1 year experience as CT or Rad Tech (required)

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

Skills & Abilities:

• Communication

• Interpersonal Skills

• Computer Literacy

• Commitment to patient-based care

• Calm Demeanor

• Critical Thinking

• Safety

• Attention to Detail

• Escalate Concerns

• Teamwork

• Customer Service

• Maintains positive attitude

• Follows Directions

• Preceptor

• Mentor

• Training

• Problem Solving

• Scheduling

• Leader subject matter expert

• Takes initiative

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

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