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Lead CT Technologist- Full Time

Wellstar Health System

Grovetown, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calibration, Cell Biology, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Disease Treatment, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Medical Treatment, Modality, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Management, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Quality Control, Radiology, Staff Training, Technical Leadership, Time Management
LOCATION
Grovetown, GA
POSTED
9 days ago
A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department according to department procedures. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Chief Tech and/or Manager. Maintains modality workflow to assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and meets patient's expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of exam. Provides feedback on employee performance management by communicating employee performance concerns to Chief Tech. Manage department productivity adhering to operational standards. Works with Chief Tech and system CT Clinical Specialist on new protocol implementation. Attends and productively participates in Lead Meetings and department meetings. Serves as an advocate for the Imaging Department and is a liaison for other hospital departments. Serves as first level of contact for employee concerns. Participates, maintains and conducts PI (Process Improvement) in the department. Participates in the competency process for CT technologists on an annual basis. Assures that the CT department is continuously survey ready. Equipment Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained. Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner. Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Patient Care Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment. Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure. Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. Follows physician's instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate. Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care. Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the procedure. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting. Quality Control Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits. Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD's as needed.

About the Company

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Wellstar Health System

As the largest healthcare system in the suburbs of Atlanta, WellStar serves more than a million patients a year within our hospitals, health parks, urgent care centers, and medical practices in NW Atlanta. We are a leading not-for-profit health system with state-of-the-art medical technology and a world-class employee family. Onsite concierge services, pension plans and job sharing are just the start of our innovative vision of a ‘Work Life Well Lived!’

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.wellstarcareers.org/index.asp