Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
Department: CT Scan
Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 36 Hours per Week
Work Schedule: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus for new graduates and a $15,000 sign on bonus for Techs with 2 years or more of experience.
*Current employees of any Northern Light Health Organization or those with service breaks less than a year are not eligible for a sign on bonus*
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Imaging, the Lead CT Technologist directs and coordinates technical staff in performing CT studies and related tasks as prescribed by the referring physician and/or radiologist. As a working technologist, the lead also performs patient care tasks. The lead tech assumes the responsibility and safety of their patients and colleagues in the work area. The lead tech acts as a role model and facilitator working in collaboration with all levels of departmental personnel.
Responsibilities:
- Continually assesses CT department for compliance with all federal, state, local and other regulatory (Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, etc.) requirements by completing monthly tracers.
- Assists with annual staff training, competencies, and training for new hires, students or other personnel.
- Reports problems with equipment, workflow or procedures promptly.
- Demonstrates developmental and team building qualities to appropriately prepare staff for productive, fast paced and flexible work environment.
- Demonstrates mastery of technical skills needed to operate all equipment and to perform all exams for all age groups.
- Works with peers to coordinate daily workflows in CT and act as a clinical resource for CT modality.
- Participates in all QC, QA and PIP programs and meets department standards.
- Completes scheduled work within shift and displays flexibility with changes.
- Responsible for protocol builds within the CT scanner and works closely with the Radiologist to maintain updated protocols.
- Demonstrates the ability to responsibly develop and maintain positive relationships with director, co-workers, and patients and handle stressful situations without negative affects.
- Participate in interview process for prospective staff and provides feedback for annual evaluations as requested by the Director of Imaging.
- Ensure equipment availability and work with Vendors to schedule preventative maintenance, updates, and testing as needed. Makes recommendations for equipment needs.
- Works closely with scheduling department to ensure maximum throughput of 90% or greater, as well as timely scheduling.
- Assists with development, implementation and compliance of policies and procedures.
- Other duties as required or assigned.
Other Information:
Competencies and Skills
- Basic Life Support
- IV Placement
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
- Required Radiologic Tech-Radiographer
Education
- Required Associate's Degree
Required Experience
- 3 year/years of Relevant Work Experience
Working Conditions
- Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
- Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
- Potential exposure to noxious odors.
- Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
- Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
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