Lead CT Tech, Day Shift, Radiology

About the role

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Lead CT Tech who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. The Lead CT Tech will:

• Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department.
• Absolutely assist radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures.
• Accurately perform documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (HIS, RIS, PACS, Telelradiography, image reformatting).
• Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast.
• Identify contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognize symptoms of IV contrast reactions.
• Properly identify patients, review orders and select scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT.
• Maximize patient throughput and demonstrate teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary.
• Work with the Director, Manager and Radiologist to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities.
• Develop staffing schedules to ensure the proper staffing levels relative to the volume.
• Perform staff evaluations.
• Maintain equipment and place service calls when necessary.
• Perform employee evaluations, assist in orienting and training of new employees and students as well as staff training and development needs.
• Is responsible for accreditation requirements and participates in performance improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Qualified Candidates will possess:

• A High school or GED Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
• 1 year CT experience preferred
• A State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license, ARRT (CT)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Requirements

None

Pay

$39.96 - $59.94

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours/week, Day Shift, No On-Call, Follow company holiday calendar

Benefits

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.