Lead CT Technologist (Outpatient)-Full Time Days/Evenings

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead CT Technologist produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with appropriate comparison studies and other exam results or pertinent information to the Radiologist for timely interpretation. This position is accountable to prepare patients and perform routine procedures in accordance with physicians’ orders and the procedure protocols. More so, the Lead CT Technologist effectively monitors the daily processes of the CT & PET departments and assures compliance with all policies, procedures, regulatory, and accreditation standards. This individual assists supervisors, managers and physicians in maintaining the highest degree of clinical/operational performance and customer satisfaction. The Lead CT Technologist supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives MWHC and demonstrates a commitment of quality service to our patients and their families, the community, the physicians, and our associates.

Requirements

VA State Radiologic Technologist License is required for all outpatient facilities.
ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology or NMTCB registered and documented training on the provision of diagnostic CT exams required.
Advanced level certification by the ARRT or NMTCB in computed tomography required.
American Heart Association CPR required.
Three years’ relevant experience required
CNMT or ARRT in Nuclear Medicine Technology required

Nice To Haves

five years preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for CT examinations by confirming physicians’ orders, verifying patients’ identities, and obtaining adequate medical histories to ensure the appropriateness of examinations and facilitate timely accurate diagnosis of the patient.
Performs CT examinations/procedures on all patient age groups and maintains clinical competency.
Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data.
Reviews the daily patient schedule to ensure all patients are scheduled appropriately and all documentation is obtained for the exam prior the patients visit.
Maintains the staff schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
Serves as preceptor to newly hired CT staff and maintains the CT Hybrid Training program.
Reports Press Ganey scores for the CT and PET departments.
Develops an action plan when scores fall below the projected goals; assists the facility in maintaining projected goals.
Provides daily volume and monthly wait time reports and end of month dashboard statics to management.
Maintains ACR program requirements for CT department and assists the Facility Supervisor during the re-accreditation process.
Reports to supervisors the technical quality review of images obtained in CT.
Reviews and ensures that images produced are of sufficient high quality to provide adequate diagnostic information.
Conducts subject research, evaluates, recommends, and implements new programs, services, technologies, and operations tools in collaboration with management.
Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs PET/CT examinations/procedures on all patient age groups and maintains clinical competency as evidenced by completion of an annual Competency Based Orientation Tool for Clinical Associates in PET/CT.
Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of PET/CT services/activities.
Reports, records, and files patient and procedural data in order to accurately document department operations and facilitate timely accurate billing for services.