Lead - CT Technologist - $32-51 per hour Job Listing at Memorial Hermann Health System in Sugar Land, TX (Job ID 4627626-2024-08-27)

Description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a CT Technologist Lead for a job in Sugar Land, Texas.

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position responsible for fulfilling a leadership role and a clinical expert role in the delivery and management of comprehensive patient care within the Imaging Services departments of the hospital, utilizing research and evidence-based practice as necessary. Position is responsible for providing expert care to patients from multiple services/specialties, and for complex diagnosis.

Description:

Senior imaging technologist with knowledge of interdepartmental and inter-hospital policies, procedures and departmental guidelines, and demonstrates excellence while carrying out these policies. The Lead Technologist monitors and maintains responsibility for department's high quality patient care by matching patient needs with departmental resources. The Lead Technologist possesses the experience, knowledge, abilities and willingness to act as a clinical resource person. In addition, they provide operations coordination and professional leadership. The Lead Technologist exhibits strong leadership skills, including the willingness and ability to hold department staff accountable for customer relations, risk reduction and process improvement initiatives on a 24 hour basis, and ensuring all quality standards.Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required.
• Other required licenses and certifications are dependent on the modality/specialty of the incumbent:

• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT) or (MRA) required.
• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required.

• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.
• Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT), required.

• Registered MRI Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-MR), required.

• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.
• One (1) of the following required:
• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N); or
• Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.
• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R), required.
• Registered Mammography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-M), required.

• One (1) of the following required:
• Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS); or
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

• Five (5) years of prior experience as an imaging tech (for example: CT Technologist, MRI Technologist, etc.) in an acute hospital setting.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills with ability to perform imaging on patients of all ages with all types of conditions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in all aspects of department operations.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

• Authorized to plan, coordinate, and direct all activities between diagnostic testing and nursing staff, emergency/critical care and primary physicians, including registration personnel to facilitate rapid patient flow through the department in order to attain positive outcomes.
• Directs and evaluates departmental throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance.
• Makes daily assignments for all departmental personnel. Has thorough understanding of care required for all services provided in department, identifies and utilizes available resources to resolve any problems.
• Ensures safe care to patients and adheres to and develops evidence-based practice procedures, policies, and standards of care; utilizes research-based evidence and participates in research protocols; develops patient-focused clinical programs; provides staff education; promotes quality care within operating budgetary specifications.
• Assists physicians in prioritizing his/her work. Gives verbal reminders to physicians of workflow trends and issues or items that need to be completed.
• Notifies director of significant occurrences, interventions, or delays.
• Acts as a liaison between departmental staff, medical personnel, patients and family members. Will assist in any patient care concerns, issues, and complaints.
• Promotes staff professional growth and development, serving as a mentor, coach, and preceptor to less experienced staff. Provides input to the manager/director regarding staff performance and educational needs. Assists with the annual performance review of those staff members.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other clinical coordinators or team leads in the department.
• Delegates and assigns additional tasks to staff and oversees their completion, according to professional guidelines and requirements.
• Ensures shift-to-shift equipment maintenance and stocking of supplies within department rooms/areas by assigning specific staff members and reviewing to ensure tasks have been completed appropriately.
• Requires completion of incident/occurrence reports regarding unplanned, adverse, or potentially litigious events, per hospital requirements.
• Receives and gives verbal report on clinical and departmental conditions to and from on/off-going staff.
• Requires and facilitates handoff p

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