Lead CT Tech, Day Shift, Radiology

Adventist HealthCare; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare's Shady Grove Medical Center in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Lead CT Tech to perform CT examinations, operate CT scanners, and assist radiologists in interventional procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Maryland Radiation Technologist license with ARRT (CT), AMA/JRCERT accredited radiography training, and BLS certification; 1 year CT experience preferred. This full-time day shift offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography.
• Maryland Radiation Technologist license and ARRT (CT) required.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations per radiologists' protocols.
• Operate CT scanner and ancillary equipment within CT department.
• Assist radiologist and staff in interventional procedures.
• Document CT activities in HIS, RIS, PACS and related systems.
• Identify contraindications to IV contrast and monitor for reactions.
• Identify patient orders and select protocols to maximize image quality and safety.
• Maximize patient throughput and coordinate CT transport as needed.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop policies and protocols including dose reduction.
• Develop staffing schedules and perform staff evaluations.
• Maintain CT equipment and arrange service calls as necessary.
• Orient and train new employees and students; support training needs.
• Support accreditation efforts and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

CT imaging procedures

Patient safety

Education

High school or GED

AMA/JRCERT Accredited radiography school

Maryland Radiation Technologist license (ARRT-CT)

BLS certification

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Lead CT Tech who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Perform CT examinations in accordance with the protocols established by the radiologists.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating CT-scanner and all ancillary equipment within CT department.
• Assist radiologist and other staff in interventional procedures.
• Accurately performs documentation in all computer systems within CT and Imaging Services pertinent to CT scanning (HIS, RIS, PACS, Telelradiography, image reformatting)
• Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. Identifies contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions.
• Properly identify patients, reviews orders and selects scanning protocols in order to maximize quality and safe patient care in CT.
• Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing large patient volume including the transport of patients to and/or from CT as necessary.
• Work with the Director, Manager and Radiologist to develop policies, procedures and protocols including dose reduction activities.
• Develop staffing schedules to ensure the proper staffing levels relative to the volume. Performs staff evaluations.
• Maintains equipment and places service calls when necessary.
• Perform employee evaluations, assists in orienting and training of new employees and students as well as staff training and development needs.
• Is responsible for accreditation requirements and participates in performance improvement initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or GED
• Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
• 1 year CT experience preferred
• State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license, ARRT (CT)
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule & Compensation

Employment Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
Typical Daily Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4pm
Shift Type: Day
Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: Required/On-call/Follow company holiday calendar
On call: No
Pay Range: $39.96 - $59.94

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. 'Nicotine products' include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Our Mission

We extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services.