Lead CAT Scan Technologist FT Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Lead CAT Scan Technologist serves as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in CT procedures while also performing CT Technologist duties as required. The role coordinates work flow, delegates and guides staff, follows up on staff activities, resolves routine and complex problems, and helps ensure safe and efficient department operations and completion of work to required quantity and quality standards. The position ensures diagnostic procedures meet department standards; provides input on performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline up to termination; assists with performance improvement plans; and schedules and keeps time for CT technologists. The technologist must be able to take call or standby as required by the department. The role monitors compliance with applicable laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies, and implements audit recommendations as directed.

Requirements

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography (CT).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support–Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Two years of progressively more responsible CT Technologist work experience.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate methods for providing requested radiographs based on patients' physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to support and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physicians' verbal and written requests and prescriptions, and work effectively with diverse hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work productively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate imaging equipment and use supplies to produce diagnostically acceptable images.
Ability to gather and interpret data, identify discrepancies or problems, seek advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable, and determine ways to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Discretion in communication and ability to provide conflict resolution; diplomacy, tact, and listening skills.
Leadership skills, including willingness to pursue increasingly accountable leadership roles, decision-making, coaching, teaching, and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire confidence, build alliances, and garner support.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead or resource for personnel involved in CT procedures while performing CT Technologist duties as required.
Coordinate work flow and delegate, oversee, and guide staff in carrying out their duties.
Follow up on CT Technologists' or assigned personnel's activities and resolve routine and complex problems.
Ensure the department operates safely and efficiently, and monitor work quantity and quality to ensure work is completed.
Ensure prescribed diagnostic procedures are performed according to department standards.
Provide input for performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline up to termination of employment.
Assist with monitoring performance improvement plans.
Schedule and keep time for CT technologists.
Take call or standby as required by the department.
Monitor and ensure compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies.
Implement external and internal audit recommendations as directed.