Lead CT Technologist

CT Lead PositionThe CT Lead position is responsible for assisting the CT Manager with the daily operations of the CT department. They will monitor CT staff, prioritize patient workload, and provide guidance and accountability to team members. They must be able to fully function in all areas of the department. Other duties as deemed necessary.Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular Cost Center: CC004795 ORBG - CT Scan Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job DescriptionThe lead CT technologist is expected to perform high quality CT examinations in accordance with established protocols on patient populations ranging from pediatrics through geriatrics for interpretation by a physician. They should possess the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity with minimal supervision. We prefer someone who is self-driven, positive and encouraging, passionate about CT, and an effective communicator.Additional Job Description:Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.Credentials: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), as well as post-primary certification in Computed Tomography with a minimum of 2 years' experience. Licensed from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. ARRT, SCRQSA, current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to work indoors. Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend at the waist. Ability to twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform "pinching" operations. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Good peripheral vision capabilities. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function, (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.