Lead Technologist, CT

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight for the CT department and performs routine to complex diagnostic technical procedures in the CT department under the direction of a physician.
• Ensures image quality, excellence in patient care and uninterrupted work flow.
• Maintains technical aspects of radiation safety.
• Develops and maintains CT protocols and communicates with radiologists for standardization.
• Responds to PeerVue audits of CT exams for Quality Improvement Analysis.
• Affords assistance with the development of new protocols and procedures within the CT department.
• Affords assistance in the development of standards for radiation safety to patients and the public to assure safety and awareness.
• Affords assurance that protocols meet existing standards regarding radiation safety standards.
• Educates CT staff and others regarding new quality initiatives within the Radiology department.
• Maintains awareness of current issues in radiation safety for staff and patients.
• Monitors patient documentation for timely completion and accuracy.
• Assures quality control testing, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting.
• Affords assurance that Phantom QA scans are run and accurately recorded in log book.
• Serves as a resource to department staff as well as other members of DuPage Medical Group as needed.
• Performs duties of CT Technologist.
• Supervises work performed by department and may delegate work to staff members.
• Counsels and coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution.
• Affords assistance with staff development, new employee orientation, and training.
• Maintains and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for performance evaluations as required by Human Resources.
• Manages the schedule, time keeping, and payroll if necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited education program in radiology technology required.
• ARRT Registered Technologist, RT(CT)
• Maintain IEMA license
• BLS – Basic Life Support, AED Adult & Pediatric CPR required.
• Experience: Three (3) five (5) years related experience in the field of CT with at least 1 year of team leader or supervisory experience.
• Experienced in staff role and history of good performance.
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiar with a variety of the CT modality’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• Leads and directs the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Positive, professional demeanor is projected through verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Information for patients and staff is delivered in a manner that is supportive, timely and understandable.
• Interpersonal conflicts are resolved using appropriate methods and organizational resources.
• Diverse perspectives are acknowledged; language and behaviors are modeled that build inclusiveness in the work environment.
• Ideas and suggestions are clearly communicated.
• Clarification of communication is requested when appropriate.
• Must be able to get along with others, be a team player, accept feedback from others and be able to follow work rules.