Chief CT Technologist
Company: RAYUS Radiology
Location: Plano
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
$3,000 Sign on bonus! RAYUS now offers DailyPay! Work today, get
paid today! RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging
and Insight Imaging, is looking for a Chief CT Technologist to join
our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on
radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and
proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! -- As a
Chief CT Technolgoist, you will provide leadership and management
to CT services, assuring professional standards and excellent
customer service. Operates CT scanner to produce images of the
patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Maintains positive work
relationships with radiologists and other physicians referring to
the company. This is a full-time position working the 8:00am -
5:00pm, Monday - Friday. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(55%) Patient Imaging
- Screens patients before examination for any precautions or
contraindications pertaining to the examination
- Performs routine and advanced CT procedures on designated
portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and
treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of
supervision or repeats
- Explains and prepares patients for CT procedures that will be
performed , explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that
the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned and providing
patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
- Adjusts scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose
reduction techniques as appropriate
- Promotes and motivates good customer relations with patients,
physicians, visitors, and other company personnel
- Converses with doctors, nurses, patients and family members as
required
- Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety
regulations to protect themselves, their patients, and
coworkers
- Produces diagnostic images in assigned area and performs
quality control tasks as assigned
- Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology
Information System (RIS)
- Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines (25%) Staff
Supervision
- Ensures comprehensive knowledge of company policies, procedures
and protocols for all CT technologists
- Assists in staff planning and hiring process along with
management
- Manages overall staffing levels for adequate modality coverage
at all times
- Monitors and approves timecards
- Oversees and assists with training of new CT technologists,
providing resource and technical expertise
- Initiates and participates in staff performance evaluations,
compensation and development of associates including performance
improvement plans, disciplinary actions and/or termination of
associates
- Leads regular staff meetings and employee one-on-ones (15%)
Operations
- Maintains equipment, cleans and disinfects equipment after each
use, checks to ensure emergency equipment is in good working
order
- Takes corrective action for any hazardous conditions or
equipment breakdowns
- Ensures an orderly and clean work area in all modalities to
promote good safety habits for patients and team
- Coordinates patient relations, ensuring a high quality of
patient service is delivered
- Ensures compliance with state regulations and internal policies
regarding documentation and tracking of safety and
licensing-related items
- Maintains an updated CT protocol manual and software
upgrades
- Orders appropriate supplies as necessary following company
guidelines on inventory control (5%) Performs other duties as
assigned
Keywords: RAYUS Radiology, Bedford , Chief CT Technologist, Other , Plano, Texas
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