CT Technologist,15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and the general supervision of the Administrative Director, provides technical leadership for the Computed Tomography (CT) Section.

Responsibilities

• Assures patient safety, accurate performance of all procedures, coordinates workload, staffing and patient schedules.
• Provides technical oversight, management of supply inventory and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs and oversees quality and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates the daily operational activities for the CT area including staff scheduling and patient flow, resulting in an efficient and well organized operating environment.
• Ensures the quality of exam studies and enforces adherence to exam procedure requirements.
• Provides appropriate direction, feedback and guidance to CT staff to achieve desired productivity and imaging standards.
• Insures that CT section standards for turnaround times are met.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings.
• Organizes and maintains statistical data as required for MA DPH, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies in cooperation with the QC technologist.
• Recognizes when others are in need of assistance and consistently offers to help when workload permits or finds someone who can.
• Coordinates CT service maintenance vendor schedules for routine and emergent service to the equipment.
• Develops and maintains a systematic and reliable schedule for response to staffing needs.
• Maintains CT Section Protocol Manual in cooperation with department chair, CT physician director, QC technologist, operations manager and administrative director.
• Maintains adequate inventory of all required supplies using just in time inventory practices.
• Provides input for budget preparation and equipment/supply needs.
• Coordinates and assists with the orientation and training of CT imaging technologists.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures related to CT.
• Ensures all CT staff demonstrate competence in the use of CT imaging and patient care equipment.
• Ensures all CT staff demonstrate competence in performing all exams and procedures in CT.
• Ensures all CT staff demonstrate competence in use of RIS and PACS and other electronic documentation and film management equipment.
• Affirms adherence to applicable patient safety policies and procedures.
• Strives for continuous improvement in quality and services and participates in departmental QI program.
• Establishes and enforces a high standard of environmental cleanliness and sanitation.
• Provides frequent technical and personal feedback and instruction to staff.
• Prepares performance evaluations and competency assessments for CT technologists and appropriate support staff for review by operations manager and/or administrative director.
• Confronts and resolves problems and conflicts in a constructive manner that assures support and development of the department team identity and focus.
• Promotes professional image by adhering to dress code.
• Serves as a resource person for the CT section.
• Commits to following the ARRT code of ethics.
• Develops and maintains a systematic and reliable on-call schedule for response to weekend and off-shift procedure demands.
• Shares call responsibility with CT technologists.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Minimum of Associates degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.
• Must have ARRT registration in Radiography.
• Must be licensed by the State of Massachusetts in Radiography.
• ARRT certification in CT preferred.
• Minimum Experience: In depth knowledge of CT imaging procedures at a level generally gained through 3-4 years scanning experience as a CT Imaging Technologist. Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills.

Special Qualifications

• Must obtain required CEU hours to maintain state licensure and national registration.
• Competency with PACS preferred.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• ARRT certification in CT preferred.

Bonus Information

A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for this position. Please note: This bonus is available to external candidates only and is contingent upon meeting all eligibility requirements.