CT Radiographer Lead

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore is seeking an experienced CT Imaging Lead to supervise clinical and ancillary Imaging staff, ensuring high-quality CT procedures across locations.

The role requires strong knowledge of CT principles, patient safety, dose optimization, contrast administration, and collaboration with leadership on budgeting, staffing, and education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or CHEA.
• Licensed Radiographer - State of Maryland; ARRT (R) and (CT); Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Executes advanced CT imaging procedures and leads CT staff across locations and patient types.
• Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and monitors patient care.
• Applies dose reduction concepts (Image Wisely/Image Gently) and administers contrast per policy.
• Leads departmental staff, manages workflow, scheduling, budgeting, and staff training.
• Oversees documentation of patient care in electronic health records and performs QA activities.

Education

Associate degree or Certificate in radiologic technology

Job description

Job Requirements

Overview Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized CT imaging procedures. Leads clinical and ancillary Imaging staff in CT. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibility 1: Executes advanced clinical competence in CT across all locations and all patient types. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. Observes concepts of Image Wisely / Image Gently for dose reduction. Administers contrast according to facility policy. o Applies knowledge of CT principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, patient positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards. o Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities. o Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements. Key Responsibility 2: Leads clinical and ancillary staff of the CT department and facilitates a productive work flow for efficient department operation. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies. Key Responsibility 3: Performs quality assurance activities. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and assures proper follow-up correction by repair services. Resolves clinical/functional issues and escalates problems to the appropriate leadership. Key Responsibility 4: Provides feedback on staff performance; trains and orients imaging personnel in procedures, equipment, and information systems. Collaborates with departmental leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate budgetary functions, personnel performance, staff scheduling, and educational activities. Actively participates in coaching/mentoring staff in all aspects of job performance. Key Responsibility 5: Oversees documentation of patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

Work Experience

Qualifications Education Associate degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Experience 4+ years Licensures/Certifications Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (R) and (CT) Licensed Radiographer - State of Maryland Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification