CT Technologist - Team Lead

Modality Team Lead

In addition to performing regular duties as a technologist within the imaging center, this position leads and promotes the operations of the department where team members work as a team to provide quality patient care and strive for excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides the Imaging Center Manager, ICM, with feedback regarding hiring qualified technologists.
• Maintains a minimum level of team member turnover.
• Sets clear and specific expectations/objectives for team members and the department.
• Monitors and documents performance during performance periods and provides documentation to the ICM.
• Provides the ICM input on performance.
• Recognizes and provides coaching, counseling, and discipline as appropriate.
• Keeps all team members informed regarding internal issues and external developments.
• Provides team members with support and motivation.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; demonstrates ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Promotes flexibility in staff utilization across teams and departments.
• Delegates work appropriately and follows through to ensure optimal results.
• Provides team members development opportunities as appropriate.
• Adheres to all OSHA regulations, RadNet practices and generally accepted safety protocols.
• Displays willingness and ability to make tough decisions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment.
• Integrates changes smoothly.
• Responds professionally under pressure.
• Performs technologist duties to maintain technical skills and to alleviate staffing shortages.
• Supports the ICM in facility initiatives.
• Acts on behalf of the ICM when he/she is unavailable.
• Promotes and supports the company's Vision/Mission/Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Familiarity with and ability to use equipment in assigned modality including RIS, imaging equipment and PACS.
• Ability to utilize the principles, theories, practices, techniques and methods of the imaging procedures the team member conducts in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Understands anatomy and pathology as needed to perform imaging procedures in assigned modalities.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to achieve department and organizational objectives.
• Ability to share information effectively and provide appropriate direction to team members.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to team members.
• Knowledge of state and federal health and safety regulations.
• General computer skills and Microsoft Office knowledge.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited radiology program or 2-year degree; registered with the ARRT and state licensure (if applicable). Advanced level certification in the modality that the team member specializes (if available) plus prior experience in managing team members or a degree in management.
• Must have current ARRT(CT) and State License in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology.
• BLS Certification required.
• Must have training and certification in venipuncture for the injection of contrast media via butterfly needle and IV catheter.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain license and continuing education in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies' rules and regulations.
• Ability to relate to the public in a professional and courteous manner, understanding the objectives of the organization, regardless of racial, ethnic, religion, sexual orientation, gender, mental/physical health, age, economic status, etc.
• Familiarity with and ability to use specialized equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate fashion.
• The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited radiology program; state and federal licenses (as applicable); and appropriate registrations and/or certifications.
• Possesses and utilizes excellent customer service skills, strong written and verbal communications skills, and other medical related skills/knowledge.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to interact effectively with doctors, patients, vendors, peers, staff and management.

Pay Range: $42.00 - $55.00 per hour