What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead CT Technologist position at Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP)?
Wed, Thur, Fri 7am-4pm, Saturday 630a-7p
Summary
Responsible to coordinate staff schedules, work assignments and ensure CT scans are performed timely. Ensures new protocols are implemented and staff are trained. Assists in the oversite of CT equipment quality control processes. Ensures staff are compliant with accreditation agencies and processes. Collaborates with CT staff, radiology managers and radiologists, to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes and image quality are optimized.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Demonstrates proficiency in CT imaging equipment, techniques, and procedures for each vendor and software platforms. This includes main campus and off campus imaging site equipment.
-Assimilates any new CT scanning equipment and software.
-Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and work with vendors to resolve technical problems.
-Assists with maintaining accreditation standards for site performing CT exams and maintaining quality assurance standards for all existing and any new scanners.
-Collaborates with CT staff, radiologists, CT Division lead radiologists to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes and image quality are optimized.
-May function as a scanning technologist to maintain optimal direct patient care skills as well as maintain imaging skills.
-Assist in maintaining written protocols to ensure CT protocols are accessible for staff CT technologists.
-Assist in oversite of regulatory requirements pertaining to CT by governing agencies including but not limited to: The American College of Radiology (ACR), The Joint Commission (JC), Federal Drug Administration(FDA)- Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), Massachusetts State Radiation Control, and Center for Medicare Safety(CMS).
-Assists manager with performance evaluations by providing feedback and peer review of CT staff.
Education Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Computed Tomography (ARRT) [ARRT-CT] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience experience working as a Radiologic Technologist 3-5 years required supervisory experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficiency with Information management subsystem software and computed tomography CT imaging software. - Ability to use computers and computer systems, set up functions, enter data, or process information. - Talking to others to convey information effectively. - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and transcription, and workplace terminology.
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Responsible to coordinate staff schedules, work assignments and ensure CT scans are performed timely. Ensures new protocols are implemented and staff are trained. Assists in the oversite of CT equipment quality control processes. Ensures staff are compliant with accreditation agencies and processes. Collaborates with CT staff, radiology managers and radiologists, to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes and image quality are optimized.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Demonstrates proficiency in CT imaging equipment, techniques, and procedures for each vendor and software platforms. This includes main campus and off campus imaging site equipment.
-Assimilates any new CT scanning equipment and software.
-Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data and work with vendors to resolve technical problems.
-Assists with maintaining accreditation standards for site performing CT exams and maintaining quality assurance standards for all existing and any new scanners.
-Collaborates with CT staff, radiologists, CT Division lead radiologists to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes and image quality are optimized.
-May function as a scanning technologist to maintain optimal direct patient care skills as well as maintain imaging skills.
-Assist in maintaining written protocols to ensure CT protocols are accessible for staff CT technologists.
-Assist in oversite of regulatory requirements pertaining to CT by governing agencies including but not limited to: The American College of Radiology (ACR), The Joint Commission (JC), Federal Drug Administration(FDA)- Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), Massachusetts State Radiation Control, and Center for Medicare Safety(CMS).
-Assists manager with performance evaluations by providing feedback and peer review of CT staff.
Education Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Computed Tomography (ARRT) [ARRT-CT] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Radiologic Technologist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience experience working as a Radiologic Technologist 3-5 years required supervisory experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficiency with Information management subsystem software and computed tomography CT imaging software. - Ability to use computers and computer systems, set up functions, enter data, or process information. - Talking to others to convey information effectively. - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and transcription, and workplace terminology.
Physical Requirements
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.