Acute CT Lead

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson seeks an experienced Acute CT Lead to blend clinical expertise with leadership, guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient imaging services.

The role focuses on mentoring staff, promoting quality initiatives, and ensuring smooth department operations while maintaining a high standard of patient experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT certification and state licensure (as applicable).
• BLS certification required.
• 3+ years of clinical imaging experience.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Advance certification in modality (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT, Mammography) if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor imaging staff to ensure safe patient care.
• Promote quality and process improvement in the department.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for efficient workflows.
• Monitor staffing and resource usage within budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety and confidentiality policies.
• Participate in QA, education, and performance assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Education

Radiologic Technology certificate/diploma

ARRT certification

State licensure (as applicable)

Advanced modality certification (MRI/Nuclear Medicine/CT/Mammography)

Tools

CT Scanner operation

Multi-Modality Imaging coordination

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: CT Scanning-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Sign-on bonus for qualified applicants! At Banner Health, we set leaders up to succeed. We ensure leaders have the staff and resources their vision requires. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people's lives.

Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining.

As Acute CT Lead, you'll combine advanced clinical expertise with leadership to support exceptional patient care and keep department operations running smoothly. You'll mentor and develop team members, promote quality and process improvement initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient workflows.

This role is ideal for an experienced CT Technologist who enjoys leading by example, fostering a positive team environment, and delivering an outstanding patient experience. If you're passionate about clinical excellence, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

Schedule: Monday through Friday working 7AM to 3:30PM at BUMC Tucson. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.
• Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
• Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments.
• Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.
• Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
• This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Participates on committees as assigned.

Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic imaging).
• Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT).
• Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable.
• Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable.
• BLS certification required.
• Depending on certification and modality(ies) coordinating, may be assigned to a single modality or Multi-Modality Medical Imaging Coordinator role (Ultrasound Coordinator, MRI Coordinator, Mult Mod Med Img Coord, etc.).
• This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with three plus years of experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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