CT/X-Ray Charge Technologist (2876)

Description

Position Summary

Responsible for coordinating patient care and workflow for the CT and X-ray departments and for performing CT and X-ray exams as needed. Also assists the CT Supervisor with equipment maintenance, supply ordering, process and procedure, and staff and exam schedules.

Individual Character Requirements

All employees are expected, as part of their job requirements, to:

Work collaboratively with others.

Contribute to the success of their department.

Communicate effectively.

Be organized, neat and time efficient.

Be accountable and responsible in carrying out their duties.

Follow company policies.

Conduct themselves professionally, with self-control, and

Contribute to a positive work environment

Reporting

Reports directly to the CT Supervisor.

Supervision

Exercises indirect supervision over CT/X-ray Technologists.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires manual and finger dexterity as well as eye-hand coordination. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds; assists patients and places them in appropriate positions according to exam requirements. Selects appropriate imaging techniques and operates console and peripheral hardware and/or software. Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 vision to operate equipment and for associated image review.

Typical Working Conditions

Potential exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates all CT and X-ray imaging and ancillary equipment and perform patient exams.
• Assesses daily clinic schedule and make resource adjustments as needed.
• Ability to create and maintain weekly technologist work schedule by communicating regularly with technologist.
• Evaluates daily workflow and staffing room assignments and adjusts as needed.
• Ensures exam orders are complete and correct including prior authorization and lung cancer screening criteria.
• Responsible for the preparation of all contrast media and essential supplies as needed.
• Performs IV insertion for intravenous contrast injections.
• Maintains supply inventory in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Monitors equipment downtime, maintenance schedule and repair logs.
• Participates in radiation safety, performance improvement, quality control and emergency response programs as needed.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision of radiography students assigned to area.
• Assists with customer survey responses.
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of CT and X-ray areas.
• Oversees new employee orientation and provides feedback to CT Supervisor for employee performance appraisals.
• Works closely with radiologists, peers, staff, and management to review and implement policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Plays an active role in maintaining ACR accreditation and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with and supports Presbyterian Healthcare Systems as needed.
• Maintains required certifications and licensure for department staff.
• Support supervision of technologists in absence of department supervisor.
• Adheres to the ARRT's Standard of Ethics.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Position may include extended hours, after-hours, and weekend work, or call as required.

Qualifications

Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques associated with quality CT and X-ray imaging.
• Skill to properly position patients for CT and X-ray Imaging.
• Knowledge of CT and Diagnostic X-Ray equipment and testing.
• Ability to acquire working knowledge of RIS system, EPIC EMR, PACS Change (McKesson), Qgenda, PenLung and scheduling software.
• Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain QC/QA program for CT and X-ray.
• Ability to provide guidance, instruction and mentoring to students and staff.
• Skill to establish effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Skill to trouble-shoot equipment operation and perform simple adjustments.
• Ability to apply written guidelines and standardized work practices.
  
  

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of an accredited radiologic technology program.

Experience

Three years of experience in CT and X-ray imaging.

Certificate/License

• Current Radiography (R) and Computed Tomography (CT) certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current license with the New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program.
• Current CPR certification or obtained within three months of hire.