Lead CT Scan Technologist

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Lead CT Scan Technologist functions as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in CT procedures while also performing CT Technologist duties as required. The role coordinates the flow of work, delegates tasks, and oversees and guides staff in carrying out their duties. The Lead CT Scan Technologist follows up on staff activities, resolves routine and complex problems, and helps ensure the department operates safely and efficiently. The role monitors the quantity and quality of workflow, ensures work is completed, and ensures prescribed diagnostic procedures meet department standards. It provides input on performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline up to termination; assists with monitoring performance improvement plans; and is responsible for scheduling and timekeeping for CT technologists. The position may be required to take call or standby and monitors compliance with applicable laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies. As directed, it implements internal and external audit recommendations.

Requirements

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography (CT).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support–Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Two years of progressively more responsible CT Technologist work experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in CT procedures while performing CT Technologist duties as required.
Coordinate workflow, delegate work, and oversee and guide staff in their duties.
Follow up on activities of CT Technologists or assigned personnel and resolve routine and complex problems.
Help ensure the department operates safely and efficiently.
Monitor workflow quantity and quality and 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 maintain timekeeping 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 internal and external audit recommendations as directed.