Lead CT Technologist – St. Mary's 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.
- Affirms 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.
- Affords assistance to 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.
Education
Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
Licensing & Certifications
- BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
- Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
- Advanced modality registration in CT, ARRT (required)
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)
Risk Factors
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work in a sterile environment.
- Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment.
Benefits
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support