CT Lead Technologist

Owensboro Health•Leitchfield, KY

About The Position

Leads team members for computed tomography area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities. This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position. Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment. Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
A minimum of 1 year relevant experience required
Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
RT(R) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 180 days of employment in this position
RT(CT) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Computed Tomography required within 180 days of employment in this position

Nice To Haves

A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Serves as a positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation.
Assists with coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision making/problem solving.
Acts in a lead capacity to ensure patients are prepared and equipment is correctly adjusted for procedures; instructs patients and their families before, during and after procedure.
Responsible for quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and trouble shooting.
In charge of inventory and ordering supplies.
Responsible for training, addressing deficiencies via PIP, and completion of competencies as required by JCO.
Manages patient care assignments and manages workflow for the department.
Identifies and establishes the correct conditions the correct conditions that affect safety and patient satisfaction; upholds safety standards.
Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.