Lead CAT Scanner Technologist WOW, Weekends

Norton Healthcare • Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include every weekend (Nights - Friday & Saturday, Days - Saturday & Sunday). Employees in designated WOW position earn premium pay in addition to their competitive hourly rates and shift differential . The Lead CAT Scanner Technologist utilizes imaging, computer and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organizational and industry standards. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the human anatomy, physiology, as well as image quality. Applying professional knowledge, prepares patients for the procedure, educates and responds to questions or concerns. Ensures age appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education and principles of physical/functional growth and development. Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality control techniques. Oversees and trains students providing patient care, treatment and services as part of their training. Lead responsibilities include serving as a unit lead technologist supporting department techs and addressing shift concerns as appropriate. Assists the imaging services leaders in meeting department satisfaction, Regulatory, and budgetary goals. Working in collaboration with leadership, coordinates the development, review and /or approval of policy and procedures, emergency preparedness, film badge reports, staff training, radiation exposure concerns and radiation safety committee and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• RO (State Radiography License)
• One of: ARRT-R, ARRT-N or CNMT
• Must obtain ARRT-CT within 1 year of hire

Nice To Haves

• One year of supervisory experience and one year CT experience

Responsibilities

• Utilizes imaging, computer and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organizational and industry standards.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the human anatomy, physiology, as well as image quality.
• Prepares patients for the procedure, educates and responds to questions or concerns.
• Ensures age appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education and principles of physical/functional growth and development.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment, infection control, and quality control techniques.
• Oversees and trains students providing patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Lead responsibilities include serving as a unit lead technologist supporting department techs and addressing shift concerns as appropriate.
• Assists the imaging services leaders in meeting department satisfaction, Regulatory, and budgetary goals.
• Working in collaboration with leadership, coordinates the development, review and /or approval of policy and procedures, emergency preparedness, film badge reports, staff training, radiation exposure concerns and radiation safety committee and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
• Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
• Commuter Program for those who don t need or want to move to start a great career.
• Return Home Program for those who are interested in rejoining our team.
• Employee Referral Bonus to support your networking and help others join our team.
• Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.
• Norton Clinical Agency to offer experienced diagnostic imaging professionals competitive hourly pay for taking assignments as needed across our organization.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees