LEAD TECH - CT, FULL-TIME

UHS • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Lead CT Technologist performs special functions as part of their regular duties while performing a variety of CT exams and procedures. The role serves as the liaison and primary point of contact between management, staff, and physicians for routine matters. The Lead CT Technologist answers questions and resolves issues for CT Technologists and other care team members to support excellent patient care and adherence to practice standards. The position helps ensure patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. Duties may include organizing work schedules and delegating assignments, conducting quality assurance audits, developing and implementing quality improvement activities, training and developing staff, and providing feedback on staff performance or development needs. The Lead CT Technologist may also participate in special projects and take on similar responsibilities required by the hospital and the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Requirements

• Five years of radiologic or imaging experience.
• Licensed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R)(CT)(ARRT).
• Current BLS certification.
• Willingness to be on call or standby for CT and Radiology areas as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of CT exams and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison and primary point of contact between management, staff, and physicians for routine matters.
• Answer questions and resolve issues for CT Technologists and other care team members.
• Support patient safety protocols, quality outcomes, customer service, and adherence to practice standards.
• Organize work schedules and delegate work assignments.
• Perform quality assurance audits.
• Develop and implement quality improvement activities.
• Train and develop staff and provide feedback on staff performance or development needs.
• Participate in special projects and other similar responsibilities required by the hospital and ACR.
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
• Corroborate the patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available to a licensed independent practitioner.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Be willing to provide on-call or standby coverage for CT and Radiology areas as needed.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Tuition reimbursement/repayment program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed