Lead CT Tech (Full Time)

North Country Healthcare; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 54,029 - 72,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement bonus

Job summary

North Country Healthcare is seeking a Lead CT Technologist to provide clinical leadership in our Diagnostic Imaging Department, coordinate activities, and support the Director in staff competency and machine operation.

The role includes maintaining ACR accreditation, ensuring proper charges, and supervising staff education while aligning with the organization’s strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Lead CT Technologist coordinates activities and provides clinical leadership in Diagnostic Imaging.
• Maintains standards of care and practice in radiology services.

Responsibilities

• Serves as role model and provides direct clinical education to staff.
• Accepts clinical responsibility and evaluates care appropriateness.
• Participates with Department Manager in formulating the department's strategic plan and goals.
• Ensures proper and economical use of equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Ensures charges are generated for patient care services.
• Collaborates to establish performance goals with each staff member.
• Maintains preparedness for CMS, NH Bureau of Radiological Health, and other regulatory inspections.
• Maintains ACR accreditation and QA/QC requirements for CT.
• Keeps up-to-date CT protocols and techniques.
• Manages time to meet deadlines and organizational priorities.
• Completes miscellaneous duties as requested by leadership.
• Participates in CT replacement planning and equipment implementation.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff education

Time management

CMS inspection readiness

ACR QA/QC

Tools

CT scanner operation

Job description

This position is eligible for a commencement bonus of $10,000.00, with 50% payable at or around the hire date and the remaining 50% payable after six (6) months of continuous employment.

The Lead CT Technologist is a non-exempt position responsible and accountable for coordinating the activities and providing clinical leadership and expertise within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. He/she contributes to the vision, mission, strategic plan of the organization, and is accountable for the standards of care and practice in the areas where radiology services are practiced. The Lead CT Technologist provides direct patient care and aids the Director in maintaining staff competency and machine operation.

Essential Qualifications

The Lead CT Technologist is a non-exempt position responsible and accountable for coordinating the activities and providing clinical leadership and expertise within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. He/she contributes to the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the organization and is accountable for the standards of care and practice in the areas where radiology services are practiced. The Lead CT Technologist provides direct patient care and aids the Director in maintaining staff competency and machine operation.

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $39.22/hr - $49.02/hr - $52.94/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's applicable experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a role model for staff and also provides direct clinical and professional education to staff.
• Accepts clinical responsibility and accountability for the quality and level of care provided to all patients and evaluates the appropriateness of care.
• Actively participates with Department Manager in formulating and implementing the organization’s and the department’s strategic plan and goals.
• Ensures proper and economical use of equipment, supplies, and facilities for maintaining patient care.
• Ensures that proper charges are generated for patient care services and supplies.
• Collaborates with the Department Manager to establish performance goals with each staff member.
• Ensures a state of constant preparedness for inspections by CMS , the State of New Hampshire Bureau of Radiological Health , and other regulatory bodies in conjunction with the Department Manager.
• Maintains ACR accreditation in CT as well as all QA/QC requirements.
• Maintains up to date protocols and techniques for all CT related equipment.
• Manages time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met and that personal priorities support organizational objectives.
• Accepts and satisfactorily completes miscellaneous duties as requested by the Department Manager, Radiologist and Chief Nursing Executive.
• Participates in CT replacement planning as needed and implementation of newly acquired equipment.

About AVH

The major strength of Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) is found in its wide network of specialists who provide care throughout Coos and portions of Carroll County, NH. With wide-ranging specialties including, but not limited to, Audiology, Urology, Ear, Nose, Throat/Allergy, OB/GYN, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and General Surgery, a number of our providers travel to multiple North Country locations, providing a seamless and convenient patient experience. A 25-bed critical access hospital, AVH also offers state of the art Imaging technology: Mammography, CT Scan, Ultrasound, and MRI all received Gold Seal Accreditation by the American College of Radiology. AVH proudly offers a full complement of Physical Therapy services (Inpatient, Outpatient, and off-site) as well as Occupational Therapy (Inpatient and Outpatient.) The close relationship that AVH enjoys with Coos County Family Health Services yields multiple off-site Laboratory locations within their primary care clinics. Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by iVantage numerous times, the providers, nurses, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to personify the Hospital’s Mission to Deliver the Best Healthcare Experience to Every Patient, Every Day.

About North Country Healthcare (NCH)

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying.

Please Note

All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion.

Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.