CT Tech Lead

Accountable for leading the day to day activities of the CT Department. This role provides oversight/direction to CT Technologists, ensures patient safety and quality examinations, maintains accreditation and safety standards, and builds a skilled CT team. Full time position at Aurora Medical Center Washington County.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day activities of the CT Department; Provide information on staffing needs to Manager and provide work schedules to staff ensuring that all shifts are covered; Work with Biomed Service to maintain equipment in a functional status, reporting significant downtime to Manager and affected departments; Ensure responsible staff maintain proper supply inventories within the department; Ensure responsible staff keep rooms prepared and stocked at all times and that rooms are clean and ready for patients; Work together with Inpatient Scheduling and Outpatient Scheduling to schedule patients appropriately; Provide oversight/direction to CT Technologists to carry out their daily assignments; Ensure CT Staff follow patient identification policy and department workflow; Ensure patients are transferred, positioned and immobilized properly; Ensure staff members are competent with starting IVs, power injectors, independent workstations and CT equipment; Ensure contrast reactions are properly documented and Midas reports are entered; Oversee CT equipment protocols and technical factors for safe ALARA-based patient examinations; Ensure job aids for specialized exams are available; Identify technical limitations among CT Staff and ensure training is performed and documented; Oversee competency training for post-processing tools and workstations (GE Advantage, Vitria/Vital Images, 3DR); Maintain established Accrediting Organization (DNV, ACR) and Departmental Safety Standards; Ensure compliance with IDPH and other licensing/accrediting bodies; Develop monthly plan to address quality improvement issues in collaboration with manager; Encourage staff professional development; Maintain Radiation Safety, Fire Safety, Disaster Safety, and Evacuation Policy education requirements; Assist staff to attend mandatory inservices; Oversee patient satisfaction and service recovery efforts; Maintain Press Ganey Percentile Rank of at least 75%; Ensure positive physician relations and partnership; Collaborate with physicians on programs and resolve concerns; Build a team of skilled CT Technologists; Collaborate with manager in recruitment and selection of high quality staff; Role model Behaviors of Excellence; Provide feedback to manager for performance reviews; Function as preceptor to new technologists; Utilize appropriate communication skills when dealing with difficult situations

Requirements

CT Technologist with 3-4 years of clinical experience and a minimum of 1 years charge experience; Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills; Ability to work independently; Ability to anticipate patient and unit needs; Computer proficiency; 3-4 years of CT Experience in a busy trauma center; Maintenance of all current certifications, including but not limited to CPR; Completion of all competency/skills testing; Ability to function in a high stress environment; Lift and move heavy patients; Must be able to work flexible hours; Ability to respond to request to work on short notice; Ability to be flexible in starting times to meet demands (weekend rotation and flexible hours); Ability to deal with extremely ill patients; Ability to communicate with patients; Ability to adjust to flexible work hours; Ability to work weekends, holidays, and call-back; Ability to facilitate department and educational meetings; Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills; Ability to perform job activities with minimal assistance; Ability to recognize behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated

Nice to have

Prior experience with various age groups

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program