CT Technologist - Lead at CARLE

To perform routine and specialized examinations in CT; to adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic results; to prepare patients for examinations
To be the area expert
To adapt procedures to obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a radiologist
This position is also the preceptor and resource technologist in the area for training of employees and daily functions

• Clinical Excellence: Performs CT procedures in a manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging to assigned patients of all ages and is expected to be the expert.Exhibits competency and is the resource person in performing and filming CT proceduresDevelops new procedures and deviates from routines when the patient's condition requires it or at the request of the radiologistExhibits competency and is the resource person in knowledge of catheters, guidewires, and sterile tray preparation for invasive CT procedures.Obtains, documents, and oversees accurate pre and post procedure information as applicableFollows and oversees JCAHO patient safety goals as well as quality throughout the CT scan procedureMaintains expert working knowledge of equipment operation and troubleshooting including hardware and software, CT1 and CT2, workstations, printers.Maintains and oversees a clean work area, checks and stocks all supplies in their specific area and verifies pertinent accessories assigned to that roomWorks with physicians and coding specialists to ensure efficient and accurate coding of proceduresDemonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues.Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment.Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies
• Relationship building/quality improvement: Assures competent personnel and continued skill development
  Displays leadership skills is his/her daily processContinuously facilitates and evaluates staff/student orientation, ongoing performance providing positive reinforcement and constructive criticism in a professional manner; managing personnel conflicts seeking direction from the manager as needed.Develops and implements annual competencies for all CT technologistsDevelops and implements required annual education for all CT technologists and ensures staff compliance
  Performs an ongoing assessment of services and personnel performance/development needs to develop staff meetings for which minutes are maintained.Develops and implements a staffing plan evaluating patient needs and developmental levels of staff to adjust staffing levels as daily workload changes, making adjustments to reduce overtime and/or over-budget hours including maintaining a logMaintains and monitors HIS skills of staff, through accessing technically incomplete log, charge log, and clinically incomplete log to ensure timely billing and proper CPT codingDevelops and implements a staffing plan by adjusting staffing levels based on daily workloadProvides input on the evaluation of staffParticipates in the QI processLeads in development of teamwork of staff to ensure efficient and appropriate patient careNetworks with other professionals regionallyDemonstrates ability to multi-task to assist with workflowDevelops new processes utilizing creative ideas for a dynamic environmentAssists in achieving competenciesMaintains a current knowledge by keeping abreast of trends in new processes and proceduresFollows-up on concerns/problems as neededDisplays a professional attitude in order to foster mutual respect and create a productive learning environment
• Quality Improvement: Assumes personal responsibility for area use of time, supplies and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost-effective care for our patientsCoordinates a training program as well as continued training of existing employees (competencies) to ensure high quality examsCompletes care while conserving resources and preventing waste of suppliesCompletes work within assigned shiftMaintains and coordinates patient flow to ensure efficient and expedient patient care, assisting with transporti