Lead CT Tech, Day Shift, Radiology

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

13d•$40 - $60

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire a Lead CT Tech who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Lead CT Tech, you will: Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists. Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department. Assist radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures. Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (HIS, RIS, PACS, Telelradiography, image reformatting) Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. Identifies contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions. Properly identify patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT. Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary. Work with the Director, Manager and Radiologist to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities. Develop staffing schedules to ensure the proper staffing levels relative to the volume. Performs staff evaluations. Maintains equipment and places service calls when necessary. Perform employee evaluations, assists in orienting and training of new employees and students as well as staff training and development needs. Is responsible for accreditation requirements and participates in performance improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school or GED
Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license, ARRT (CT)
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

1 year CT experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists.
Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department.
Assist radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures.
Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (HIS, RIS, PACS, Telelradiography, image reformatting)
Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. Identifies contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions.
Properly identify patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT.
Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary.
Work with the Director, Manager and Radiologist to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities.
Develop staffing schedules to ensure the proper staffing levels relative to the volume. Performs staff evaluations. Maintains equipment and places service calls when necessary.
Perform employee evaluations, assists in orienting and training of new employees and students as well as staff training and development needs.
Is responsible for accreditation requirements and participates in performance improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support