Job title:
Chief CT Technologist
Company:
RAYUS Radiology
Job description : 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 Technologist, 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
Expected salary :
Location : Plano, TX
Job posting date : Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:07:58 GMT
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