CT Technologist Lead

Posted:
8/30/2024, 2:55:08 AM

Location(s):
Sun City West, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Primary City/State:

Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name:

CT Scanning-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Up to $30K Sign-On Bonus if eligible

An important piece to delivering exceptional patient care falls on medical imaging, the team that helps with detection and diagnosis to the treatment of illnesses and abnormalities. Banner Health’s varied medical imaging and radiology services help physicians establish and execute individualized treatment plans.

Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in the delivery of excellent patient care at Banner Health.  As a CT Multi-Modality I LEAD with Banner Imaging, you'll help  lead the way in patient care.  From detection and diagnosis to the treatment of illnesses and abnormalities, Banner Health’s varied medical imaging and radiology services help physicians establish and execute individualized treatment plans.

Banner Health has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.

 

These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.

SCHEDULE/SHIFTS:

  • Full time (36 hours/week)
  • Nigh shift
  • Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • 6:00PM - 6:30AM.
  • Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

LOCATION

  • Banner Del Webb Medical Center-  14502 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85375 

DUTIES:

  • This role is a working technologist role with leadership responsibilities.
  • Will be highly involved in patient care and orchestrating workflow for entire team and all 3 scanners.
  • Will need to prioritize patient acuity and coordinate staffing to coincide with efficient care.
  • Will be responsible for seeing that all studies are sent to overnight readers from local worklist and ensure all studies are read in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for maintaining clear and professional communication with all service lines regarding current state, barriers encountered and action plan to resolve.
  • Responsible for leading/orchestrating Medical Imaging huddle each shift.
  • Under the direction of the Radiologist, perform CT scan exams following established protocols and safe practices.
  • Produce quality in post-processing of images, and ensure delivery to radiologist.
  • Accurately document exams, medications given, and pertinent patient history.

PREFERRED QULIFICATIONS:

  • Leadership experience 

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE

  • Siemens CT scanners
  • Synapse PACS
  • Vitrea
  • Bracco injectors
  • Windows software
  • Microsoft teams
  • Outlook, Cerner

***If selected, the recruiter will provide eligibility criteria for the sign-on bonus***

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.

2. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.

3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.

4. Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments.

5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.

6. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.

7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.

8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.

9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Participates on committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic imaging).

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable. BLS certification required. Depending on certification and modality(ies) coordinating, may be assigned to a single modality or Multi-Modality Medical Imaging Coordinator role (Ultrasound Coordinator, MRI Coordinator, Mult Mod Med Img Coord, etc.)

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3+ years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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