Lead CT Tech

Job description

SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Radiology Manager and / or Lead Technologist the Lead Computerized Tomography Technologist will perform CT duties as well as all the duties of a staff radiologic technologist and other related duties as directed by Radiology Director or Manager. To facilitate workflow and promote health care. The CT Technologists will operate Computerized Tomographic equipment in a safe and competent manor to produce quality diagnostic images as directed by physicians according to established standards and protocols.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Assists physicians in invasive and non-invasive procedures using proper sterile technique.
• Obtains and reviews documentation before performing exam. i.e. Physician Prescription, Consent Form, and Contrast Media Questionnaire.
• Assumes supervisory role and maintain diagnostic quality of examinations. Organizes education of CT techs with department’s Clinical Coordinator. Responsible for daily workflow of CT department. Perform administrative duties if necessary, attend meetings as directed. Assist Radiology director and Manager achieve department’s goals and objectives. QC’s all exams in RISynergy as the exam is completed to insure accurate historical report data.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis to insure the highest quality of diagnostic images while insuring that patients and co-workers are protected against needless radiation exposure.
• Responsible for the thorough knowledge of Radiographic and CT policies, procedures, equipment and supplies as well as the operation of PACS, RIS, HIS programs.
• Takes an active part in patient education by explaining the examination process.
• Promotes positive patient relations in a caring environment by making patients comfortable and at ease during procedures.
• Transfers and positions patients using extreme care, patience and proper body mechanics.
• Identifies patients using the hospitals double identification policy.
• Responds to back-up calls as needed within 30 minutes.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and hospital staff members.
• Independent thinking to exercise good judgment in determining actions in emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time by the lead technologist, radiology manager and or director.
• Adhere to the behavioral standards and other policies set forth by the district.
• Completion of all educational and other related requirements annually by the district.
• Upkeep of all related professional licenses including BLS.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assumes supervisory role and maintain diagnostic quality of examinations. Organizes education of CT techs with department’s Clinical Coordinator. Responsible for daily workflow of CT department. Perform administrative duties if necessary, attend meetings as directed. Assist Radiology director and Manager achieve department’s goals and objectives. QC’s all exams in RISynergy as the exam is completed to insure accurate historical report data.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
• Associate of arts degree in vocational Radiology Technology or formal AMA approved educational program with certification.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (California).
• Fluoroscopy Permit (California) within six months of hire into position.
• ARRT(R) certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required accredited by American Heart Association.

AGE OF POPULATION SERVED :
Newborn  Infant/Pediatric  Adolescent  Adult  Geriatric  All  No Patient Care
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Requires long periods of either standing or sitting at a workstation and operation of complex, computerized instrumentation. Continuous bending, reaching, and walking is requires. Lifting is required to transport, and transfer patients for radiologic exams. Good visual acuity is required for reading work orders, and computer printouts. There is a potential for exposure to blood, body fluids.