Lead Imaging Technologist - Computed Tomography/CT Scan

About the role

The Lead Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of the CT Department, coordinating patient scheduling, daily work assignments, and serving as a resource for imaging technologists. This role suggests changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement, coordinates training and development, and ensures technical operations stay within budget. The incumbent performs procedures across all age groups and collaborates with staff to prioritize and organize schedules.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and triages procedures based on priority level and skills needed.
• Prioritizes tasks and duties of all other staff in the section.
• Performs routine and complex diagnostic CT scans.
• Assures the smooth flow of section activities, recognizing when staff need assistance or resources.
• Provides expertise in decision-making, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and section operations.
• Contributes to hiring decisions and performance evaluations of imaging employees.
• Acts as a point of contact and resource for hospital staff, physicians, patients, and their families.
• Reviews and develops patient education material.
• Develops and expands teammates’ imaging skills.
• Coordinates and participates in the training of new employees and staff.
• Updates imaging guidelines and disseminates protocol changes to staff.
• Instructs and provides guidance for affiliate imaging training program students.
• Monitors daily attendance and processes time records.
• Develops and maintains schedules.
• Monitors equipment and coordinates repairs.
• Monitors supplies and equipment inventories.
• Provides suggestions and recommendations regarding supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates reconciliation of patient charges.
• Assists with collection and data analysis.
• Participates in the quality assurance program for the section.
• Assists with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Assists with ACR certification/credentialing.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as a CT technologist from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• 2 years of clinical work experience in an imaging role.
• Good understanding of human anatomy (can be established through education or experience).
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience using point-of-care-testing platforms such as Abbott i-Stat.
• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC | Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care | Work Type: Full Time | Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 | Work Assignment Type: Onsite | Work Schedule: Day | Location: PARD RAD | Exempt From Overtime: No