CT Technologist Team Lead- Mid-days

Job Summary

The CT Technologist TL utilizes Computed Tomography (CT) scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Performs procedures as ordered and obtains images according to written protocols.
• Positions patients’ appropriately using immobilization and protective equipment as needed as directed by the provider.
• Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in established procedures in the proper sequence.
• Reviews, manipulates, and evaluates images to deliver high quality diagnostic images. This includes any required post processing at remote workstations.
• Start-up and calibrate Computed Tomography system daily.
• Reviews orders with Radiologist to determine proper protocol for each procedure.
• Administers IV contrast with proper dosage and documents according department policy.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacturer guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes appropriate action for abnormal results.
• Reports equipment problems and failures to Bio-Medical or Manager.
• Ensures a safe and clean environment with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in exam room.
• Applies and follows radiation safety principles (i.e. ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles) to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions while maintaining tact, maturity and a positive attitude.
• Understands and uses Picture Archival Computer System (PACS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and other software related to job responsibilities.
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Ability to work in variable environments and locations.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to onboarding CT Technologists and less experienced staff/students.
• Participates providing orientation and training for new hires and students ensuring that procedures are performed according to set standards.
• Solves complex problems and works independently with minimal guidance.
• May lead projects and is accountable for ongoing objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Provides training and direction to new team members.
• Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• May lead multiple projects and is accountable for ongoing objectives.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Leads staff and provides ongoing support to the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JCERT approved school of Radiologic Sciences Program.
• 2 plus years of relevant experience.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computer Tomography (CT) or eligible to take the registry and must become registered within 12 months of hire.
• Certified by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) OR Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
• Associates Degree in Radiologic Sciences.
• Previous Lead/Supervisor Experience.