Lead CT Technologist - Weekend Day Shifts

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and wellbeing programs

401(k) with full match on a portion of

Education and tuition assistance

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Lead CT Technologist to manage daily imaging operations and mentor staff. You will ensure quality patient care, oversee exams and staffing, and coordinate with physicians, radiologists and administration.

Ideal candidates will have ARRT-CT and ARRT-R credentials, a radiology degree, at least 1 year of lead experience, and a commitment to safety and accuracy in a busy diagnostic imaging department.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• ARRT-CT certification required.
• ARRT-R radiography certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiology program.
• 1 year Lead or Supervisory experience preferred.
• Call rotation is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate staffing and flex with volume.
• Coordinate daily technologist assignments.
• Complete exams and update taken status.
• Check daily ancillary charge reports.
• Operate department equipment safely and properly.
• Teach and mentor radiology students.
• Apply proper exposure techniques and positioning.
• Maintain radiation safety for staff and patients.
• Administer contrast per age/weight guidelines.
• Follow QA procedures for equipment and accessories.
• Participate in holiday and on-call schedules.
• Communicate with patients, doctors, and coworkers.
• Document exam data in Meditech and verify images in PACS.
• Manage daily department productivity and supplies.

Skills

Staffing coordination

Equipment operation

Radiation safety

Contrast administration

IV access

Documentation (Meditech/PACS)

PACS/DICOM verification

Mentoring

Education

ARRT-CT

ARRT-Radiography

Radiology degree

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Dose Watch

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Lead CT Technologist to manage daily imaging operations and mentor staff. You will ensure quality patient care, oversee exams and staffing, and coordinate with physicians, radiologists and administration.

Ideal candidates will have ARRT-CT and ARRT-R credentials, a radiology degree, at least 1 year of lead experience, and a commitment to safety and accuracy in a busy diagnostic imaging department.