Lead CT Radiologic Technologist — Imaging Leadership

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Computed Tomography (CT) Radiologic Technologist at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID.

The role reports to the Chief Technologist of Medical Imaging and leads CT operations, staff supervision, and collaborative patient care. The ideal candidate holds ARRT certification in radiography with advanced CT certification, and has experience in CT imaging and department leadership.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in general radiologic technology (R) required.
• Advanced ARRT CT certification required for CT duties performed independently.
• Completion of a 24-month post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program accredited by JRCERT or DOE-recognized equivalent.
• English language proficiency as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

Responsibilities

• Reviews all diagnostic CT studies for accuracy, completeness and technical quality.
• Coordinates the flow of patients through the CT department by efficient assignment of work and maximum utilization of staff and CT equipment.
• Expedites examinations of acutely ill patients by communicating with CT staff, nursing and radiologists.
• Collaborates with OR, ER and ICU services to meet CT imaging needs.
• Performs CT procedures when staffing levels require it to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Oversees image transmission and acquisition to ensure CT images are transmitted into PACS.
• Participates in process improvement, monitoring, reporting and planning.
• Practices hospital safety, infection control and universal precautions; enforces CT safety guidelines.
• Assesses requisitions with clerical staff and technologists; communicates with requesting providers as needed.
• Directly supervises CT radiologic technologists within the CT section.
• Oversees and coordinates student educational experiences in the CT department.
• Assists in initiating changes in CT patient care delivery methods.
• Implements departmental and medical center policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicates goals and mission to staff under supervision.
• Coordinates shift coverage to ensure all tours are adequately staffed.

Skills

Team leadership

CT imaging

Staff supervision

Process improvement

Patient coordination

Education

ARRT Radiography certification

Advanced ARRT CT certification

JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program

English proficiency

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Computed Tomography (CT) Radiologic Technologist at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, ID.

The role reports to the Chief Technologist of Medical Imaging and leads CT operations, staff supervision, and collaborative patient care. The ideal candidate holds ARRT certification in radiography with advanced CT certification, and has experience in CT imaging and department leadership.