CT Lead Technologist

Job Summary

In addition to the CT Technologist duties, the CT Lead Technologist / Modality Specialist is responsible for the smooth operation of the CT services provided at all applicable outpatient sites. This includes developing and mentoring technical personnel, workflows and protocol development/changes. The position also involves working in conjunction with site management, managing staff schedules, coordinating PTO and low census, establishing coverage for unexpected call-outs, managing resource/equipment availability, and equipment maintenance. Additionally, the CT Specialist serves as the primary contact for radiologists regarding image quality, protocol changes, and technical staff skill development.

Pay and Benefits

Pay: $44.09 - $74.96 per hour based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities.
Benefits + Perks:
- Prioritize your work / life balance - No on-call or overnight shifts!
- Shift differentials for any hours worked after 6PM or on the weekends
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Available HSA and FSA options
- Mental health and wellness benefits through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic life insurance, and long term disability coverage
- Robust 401K package: Automatic 3% employer contribution on day one + up to 3% employer match
- Accrue up to 17 days of PTO per year for all eligible new employees
- Generous PTO rollover + PTO cash out opportunities
- 9 paid holidays
- Annual, automatic compensation growth path
- Profit sharing
- Continuing education reimbursement by position
- Options for Legal / ID Protection, and more

About TRA Medical Imaging

TRA Medical Imaging is a premier, physician-owned and physician-led radiology practice with a 100+ year history of serving the communities of the South Puget Sound region. Centered in Tacoma, WA, TRA has a geographic presence extending from Seattle to Olympia. TRA takes pride in diversity and inclusion, a philosophy that aligns well with their Pacific Northwest values.

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as the lead modality technologist, independently performing duties related to the smooth operations of the CT department, including:
• Develop and mentor technical staff, guiding them with expert knowledge and support.
• Responsible for workflows and protocol development and changes for CT throughout the organization.
• Lead regular modality meetings to ensure the consistent dissemination of up-to-date departmental information and provide a platform for relevant group discussions among modality staff.
• Act as primary contact for the radiologist relating to quality of images, protocol changes/enhancements and technical staff skill development.
• Provide expert knowledge to other departments, providers and patients when questions arise as they relate to the CT modality.
• In collaboration with site management, maintain ACR accreditation for all sites in relation to CT.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations related to the safe and lawful operation of CT imaging services for the organization, including state inspections, annual Corwin evaluations, and radiation safety.
• Regularly participate in Radiation Safety Committee meetings.
• Evaluate and advise site management and leadership on evolving staffing needs, including participation in the selection process for new technologists and CT residents.
• Coordinate, supervise and participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Coordinate and participate in the CT residency program.
• Design, coordinate and submit schedule templates based on evolving site or staff needs with the support of site management, leadership and the IT department.
• Responsible for staff scheduling, coordinating PTO and low census and establishing coverage for unexpected call-outs with the support of site management and leadership.
• Work from multiple locations as needed, i.e., outpatient sites, corporate office, and in field local travel.
• Have working knowledge of all CT modality equipment and accessories (i.e., injectors) across the organization, including skills associated with the IR department.
• Be willing to cover key sites in the event of unexpected call-outs when there is no regular staff coverage available to support continuity of services for our busiest sites.
• Perform CT technologist functions including preparing patients for CT exams with thorough explanations of the procedures and clear instructions.
• Obtains a thorough patient history as it relates to the exam to be completed.
• Accurately implements the orders of the referring physician, producing images with minimum repeatability.
• Performs IV punctures and access ports at the request of the patient.
• Performs necessary computer functions associated with patient exam, i.e., study protocoling, PACS, Clario, etc.
• Keeps work area and patient exam areas neat and stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Check work email daily.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Work Experience
• Must be certified CT Technologist and maintain compliance with all CME, education, certification requirements.
• HIV/AIDS course required, to have a state license.
• Able to apply IV principles under the scope of Radiologic Technologists.
• The CT specialist functions in accordance with ARRT standards and ethics.
• Must have valid Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• A valid driver’s license and auto insurance in good standing is mandatory.
• Current BLS certification required.