What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Lead Technologist position at Owensboro?
Summary
Job Summary
Leads team members for computed tomography area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as a positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation.
- Assists with coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision making/problem solving.
- Acts in a lead capacity to ensure patients are prepared and equipment is correctly adjusted for procedures; instructs patients and their families before, during and after procedure.
- Responsible for quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and trouble shooting.
- In charge of inventory and ordering supplies.
- Responsible for training, addressing deficiencies via PIP, and completion of competencies as required by JCO.
- Manages patient care assignments and manages workflow for the department.
- Identifies and establishes the correct conditions the correct conditions that affect safety and patient satisfaction; upholds safety standards.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR
- Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
- A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- A minimum of 1 year relevant experience required
- RT(R) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 180 days of employment in this position AND
- RT(CT) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Computed Tomography required within 180 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Occasionally
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
