CT Lead Technologist

Houston Methodist•Nassau Bay, TX

About The Position

Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be a dynamic and focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Role models effective communication skills to team members, assisting in their development of such skills. Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of CT Technologist I and II, students and support staff, to help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities. Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service. Serves as the primary resource for staff in all areas of service that the department performs. Interfacing with department staff to provide feedback to management on team member's performance and conduct. Collaborates and supports management for improvement of employee satisfaction, implementation of protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service. Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positively to requests for assistance. Role-models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to contribute towards improving department efficiencies and customer satisfaction. Performs diagnostic CT procedures to include common and special CT exams. CT exams use x-ray images and computer processing to generate pictures of tissue densities through the patient's body. Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures. Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift and modality. Assists physicians during procedures. Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language. Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies. Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance. Documents, develops and evaluates processes and procedures. Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. Participates in the budgeting process for capital and minor equipment. Reconciliation of invoices. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time. Accurately reviews and edits team member's time cards for management approval, as appropriate. Participates in department projects and shared governance activities. Actively leads and supports special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Technologist I, II and support staff) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
Four years' experience as a CT Technologist. May consider HM employee with three years' experience, as a CT Technologist who demonstrates leadership abilities
Must have one of the following:•ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT)•ARRT-N - Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT)• ARRT-THR - Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (ARRT)•CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and ARRT-CT - Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV and CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

Responsibilities

Promotes a positive work environment
Collaborates with all members of the patient care team
Role models effective communication skills to team members
Orients, guides and mentors team members
Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members
Serves as the primary resource for staff
Interfacing with department staff to provide feedback to management on team member's performance and conduct
Collaborates and supports management for improvement of employee satisfaction
Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit
Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positively to requests for assistance
Role-models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability
Performs diagnostic CT procedures to include common and special CT exams
Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient
Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results
Serves as liaison between team members, management and physicians
Assists physicians during procedures
Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members
Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly
Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures
Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies
Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement
Reports “near misses” and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system
Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance
Documents, develops and evaluates processes and procedures
Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols
Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes
Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures
Enters charges at the time service is delivered
Participates in the budgeting process for capital and minor equipment
Reconciliation of invoices
Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks
Accurately reviews and edits team member's time cards for management approval, as appropriate
Participates in department projects and shared governance activities
Actively leads and supports special projects and department initiatives
Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis
Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment