CT Lead Technologist

About the RoleThis position is responsible for performing CT exams and procedures on patients of all ages and maintaining patient safety.Job Responsibilities Leads and manages shift assignments and coverage for their modalityLeads educational and training programs for employees regarding equipment usage, new protocols, patient safety, and career developmentLeads programs for performance improvement, efficiency and productivity, employee engagement and patient experienceProvides an advanced consultative technical resource and assists the manager in the supervision and technical development of the assigned radiology sectionAssists the diagnostics supervisor with the maintenance of all required section records and the provision of any statistical data that might be required in support of management activitiesChecks and prepares patient prior to CT studyAcquires patient chart data/requisition and reviews to ascertain correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems that need to be addressedPerforms all diagnostic CT procedures per protocolCollects films and archives digital data/images for physicians and radiologists to review and dictatePerforms all necessary record tracking functions on hard copy films and files appropriatelyMonitors equipment systems, cleans equipment and makes timely repairsSets up equipment systems in the CT department and reviews to ensure proper working orderObserves potential equipment dysfunctions and reports problems to appropriate individuals to ensure operator and patient safetyMaintains all aspects of the CT area to ensure proper quality assurance results and maintenance of required documentationOversees all supply orders for both patient care and department needsTakes responsibility for patient radiation safety by following established guidelines and protocolProvides instruction and mentoring to new hires and radiology studentsJob QualificationBachelor’s degree in Radiography, or graduation from an accredited diploma program (minimum three (3) year curriculum), is required orGraduation from an accredited Radiography program (minimum two (2) years) and registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, UK HPC, or equivalent, is required.Master’s degree in Medical Imaging or relevant clinical master’s degree in a related field is preferred (will reduce one (1) year from the required years of experience)Didactic courses in C.T. are preferredJob Specific Skills and AbilitiesAbility to effectively interact with physicians and radiologists to coordinate proper imaging of patientsAbility to function well with minimal or no direct supervisionStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to speak and write in English is requiredAbility to speak and write in Arabic is preferredKnowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and related pathologic processes