Lead CT Technologist

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CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Leads CT staff to ensure the optimum in imaging procedures as indicated by image quality, repeat analysis, audits and/or patient follow up.
2. Coordinates and schedules staff to facilitate the daily operations.
3. Identifies peak flow times and supports the CT technologist to minimize patient wait times.
4. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.
5. Supports staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building.
6. Acts as role model by displaying professional attitude and demeanor while applying professional techniques.
7. Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient.
8. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.
9. Evaluates images compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression, and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image.
10. Educates patients regarding CT procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
11. Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR, and federal mandates.
12. Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.
13. Instructs radiography students in the clinical setting in support of Educational Programs.
14. Performs a full range of CT processing, and imaging quality control tests in accordance with ACR technologist's manual guidelines and documents them in the CT Quality Control Test notebook.
15. Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, Administrative Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
16. May perform IV insertion/blood draws.
17. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
18. Maintains clean, neat, and well stocked procedure area.
19. Utilize PACS to ensure exams are completed and available for the radiologist to read and for the referring physician/care provider review.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be required to stand and walk for 8-12 hours a day.
2. Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight.
3. Carry items of up to 20 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.
2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
3. Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time.
2. Knowledge and proficiency of radiology information systems.
3. Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
4. Ability to communicate verbally, written, and electronically with healthcare personnel, families, and patients.
5. Demonstrates good customer service skills and teamwork attitude.
6. Demonstrates current knowledge of CT scanning protocols.
7. Ability to answer telephones and transcribe messages.
8. Manages time effectively to maximize the volume of patients.

Additional Job Description:

Lead CT Specialist with Cardiac CT as primary responsibility

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.