Lead CT Technologist - Days - Full-Time
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Lead CT Technologist position performs
specialized functions as a regular part of their normal job
responsibilities. In addition to performing at a Technologist II
level, this position serves as the liaison and primary point of
contact between management, staff and physicians for routine
matters. The Lead Technologist position answers questions and
resolves issues for the CT Technologist I & II job roles as well as
other members of the care team to ensure the delivery of
exceptional patient care and adherence to practice standards. This
position ensures optimal patient safety, quality outcomes, and
customer service. Duties for this position may include the
following tasks: organize work schedules and delegate work
assignments; review and edit time cards for accuracy; conduct
quality assurance audits; develop and implement quality improvement
activities; train, mentor and develop staff; and provide feedback
on staff performance or development needs. The Lead Technologist
position may direct or regularly participate in special projects;
collect, analyze and report on data or metrics; and hold other
responsibilities of a similar nature and level. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team
to be a dynamic and focused work unit that actively helps one
another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with
all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and
reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a
comprehensive manner. Role models effective communication skills to
team members, assisting in their development of such skills.
Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of CT
Technologist I and II, students and support staff, to help build
confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and abilities.
Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members
to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient
safety, and customer service. Serves as the primary resource for
staff in all areas of service that the department performs.
Interfacing with department staff to provide feedback to management
on team member's performance and conduct. Collaborates and supports
management for improvement of employee satisfaction, implementation
of protocols and objectives with team members to result in
optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and
customer service. Leads and initiates problem resolution within the
work unit. Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs
and responding positively to requests for assistance. Role-models
skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to contribute towards
improving department efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs diagnostic CT procedures to
include common and special CT exams. CT exams use x-ray images and
computer processing to generate pictures of tissue densities
through the patient's body. Proactively assesses, identifies and
responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention
to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience.
This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and
technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired
imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations
associated with certain procedures. Serves as liaison between team
members, management and physicians, resolving routine matters for
the shift and modality. Assists physicians during procedures.
Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and
family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and
non-verbal skills, terminology and language. QUALITY/SAFETY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows safety standards and conducts all
imaging procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques
for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures
compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures.
Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards,
practices and policies. Identifies opportunities for corrective
action and process improvement providing recommendations, and
contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality
and safety. Reports --near misses-- and inputs errors promptly into
appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve
processes and identify trends. Provides feedback to management on
team member performance and conduct. Conducts quality audits on
equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance.
Documents, develops and evaluates processes and procedures. Assists
with implementation and education of department based safety
initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills
of team members and continually assists with improving skills,
performance and outcomes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides
accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters
charges at the time service is delivered. Participates in the
budgeting process for capital and minor equipment. Reconciliation
of invoices. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on
effective and efficient utilization of time. Accurately reviews and
edits team member's time cards for management approval, as
appropriate. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in
department projects and shared governance activities. Actively
leads and supports special projects and department initiatives and
seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual
development. Completes and updates the individual development plan
(IDP) on an on-going basis. Fosters a positive and constructive
teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers
(Technologist I, II and support staff) in learning opportunities
that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives. This
job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee
will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as
assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties
and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION Graduate of
education program approved by the credentialing body for the
required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications,
Licenses and Registrations section. WORK EXPERIENCE Four years'
experience as a CT Technologist. May consider HM employee with
three years' experience, as a CT Technologist who demonstrates
leadership abilities LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED ARRT-R
- Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) OR ARRT-THR -
Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (ARRT) OR ARRT-N -
Radiologic Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) OR CNMT -
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) AND ARRT-CT -
Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (ARRT) AND CMRT -
Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure OR
CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - Temporary
State Licensure AND BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies
necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through
on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance
evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and
writing the English language necessary to perform the essential
functions of this job, especially with regard to activities
impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to
effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members
and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus
and application of positive language principles Ability to work
independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult
diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates
sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills Possesses
basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to
include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office
software to maintain patient and exam documents Exhibits strong
interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of
the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer
service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers Adapts
to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including,
organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform No Scrubs Yes
Business professional No Other (department approved) Yes ON-CALL
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below. On Call Yes TRAVEL Travel specifications may
vary by department May require travel within the Houston
Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area Yes Company Profile: Houston Methodist Cypress
Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be
Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most
advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100
beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the
heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will
be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented
during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication
with physicians, staff and families the very best and most
effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital
won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and
specialties opening in 2024. Houston Methodist is an equal
opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled
persons and veterans. Equal Employment Opportunity Houston
Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment
opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist
is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in
discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or
seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other
characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor ---
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston , Lead CT Technologist - Days - Full-Time, Other , Bellaire, Texas
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