CT XR Technologist Lead

About the Role

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s): Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care, values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes, models proficiency through precepting those new to UCHealth, welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment, and contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, initiates Computed Tomography or Radiologic images based on physician order, and prioritizes procedural patient education to ensure mutual understanding and cooperation.
• Safely administers contrast media or associated imaging medications while monitoring patient condition.
• Responds and reports changes in patient condition as appropriate.
• Implements techniques to yield clarity in image, quality control, and equipment functionality based on established best practices in Radiology (ARRT).
• May perform 3-D post processing while entering, transmitting and reporting scan results.
• Provides monitoring, coaching, and evaluation of team members' performance, especially in productivity and quality management. Serves as a positive role model by working with team members to promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Assists with coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision-making/problem-solving. Performs responsibilities of underlying job.
• Takes responsibility for, or provides guidance to team members on, the handling of complex or novel issues.
• Oversees equipment quality control testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in computed tomography (CT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State licensure if required by law.
• 2 years of experience.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.