CT Technologist Lead

Your job is more than a job. The CT Technologist Lead serves as the first line supervisor of CT department. This individual ensures daily operations of the area is performed in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner in the absence of the Supervisor. The CT Technologist Lead provides technical guidance to staff technologist and is directly responsible for the overall quantity and quality of procedures that are being performed in the CT department. Provides clinical services and oversite according to CT practice standards to ensure optimal department functions: Demonstrates appropriate skills and knowledge in use of all CT equipment and performance of all protocols and procedures. Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES Quality: Demonstrates a satisfactory working knowledge of CT procedures and equipment operations. If needed, reviews exams with the Radiologists as to important anatomic detail and areas of abnormalities. Ensures the quality of images submitted are acceptable. Service: Assists in the daily facilitation of the diagnostic area. Performs and reviews exams as required to assure the efficient delivery of services. Ensures adequate staffing is available to provide quality, timely services. Maintains quality by providing feedback to subordinates while distributing work as expediently as possible. Maintains inventory of supplies and orders as needed. Safety: Performs daily equipment checks, troubleshoots equipment, and documents any equipment downtime, performs quality control checks routinely on all imaging for their respective shift and subordinates. Ensures a safe environment is kept for all employees and patients. Actively participates in departmental safety by completing departmental surveys as directed by the department safety coordinator. Initiates documentation regarding subordinates that are not following hospital policy, compliance, rules, and regulations and reports any offense to the supervisor, manager, and/or director (dependent upon organizational structure). Participates in employee evaluations and reviews if requested by departmental administration. Quality/Service: Directly interacts with other hospital employees, patients, and physicians to answer any question they may have regarding CT services. Provides additional coverage for services on weekends and holidays, as directed by the departmental manager or director and other duties as assigned. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Consistently and accurately documents required patient information in PACS. Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned. Inputs and verifies all data in PACS/RIS. Must Haves EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Appropriate combination of education and work experience is required: Associates Degree from an accredited institution or 2-year certification program in Radiologic Technology (including training from United States Armed Forces) and 3 (three) years of CT technology experience as well as 1 (one) year of experience performing or participating in supervisor/management functions. CHNOLA LOCATION ONLY- required: 3-years’ experience in modality; preferred: 5 years experience in modality LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certification Name: Radiology Technician (CT) (ARRT (CT)) Required Issuer: Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (LSRTBE) Licensure Speciality: Entity: Certification Name: Radiography Certification (ARRT) Required Issuer: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Licensure Speciality: Entity: Certification Name: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) Required Issuer: American Heart Association Licensure Speciality: Entity: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must possess excellent verbal and written skills to facilitate proper communication with medical and technical personnel. Working knowledge of training and mentoring. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Medium : Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day) Standing - Continuous (67-100% of day) Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day) Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day) Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day) Push/pull - Continuous (67-100% of day) Twisting - Continuous (67-100% of day) Bending - Continuous (67-100% of day) Reaching forward - Continuous (67-100% of day) Reaching overhead - Continuous (67-100% of day) Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day) Wrist position deviation - Continuous (67-100% of day) Pinching/fine motor activities - Continuous (67-100% of day) Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous (67-100% of day) Taste or smell - Continuous (67-100% of day) Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day) WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary About University Medical Center University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’slegacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research. Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference.

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