Lead Imaging Technologist - Computed Tomography/CT Scan

UNC REX Healthcare; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care seeks a Lead Imaging Technologist to oversee the CT Department operations, coordinate patient scheduling, and guide day-to-day work for imaging staff. The role includes protocol development, staff training, and ensuring quality and budget considerations across CT procedures.

The Lead Technologist will supervise scheduling, perform CT scans, monitor equipment, and participate in performance evaluations and QA activities while collaborating with physicians and hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as CT technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• 2 years of clinical work experience in an imaging role.
• Good understanding of human anatomy.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and triages procedures based on priority level and skills needed.
• Performs routine and complex diagnostic CT scans.
• Assures the smooth flow of section activities and provides resources when needed.
• Contributes to decision making for hiring and performance evaluation of imaging staff.
• Acts as a point of contact for hospital staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Monitors equipment and coordinates repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinates and participates in staff training and education.
• Updates imaging guidelines and disseminates protocol changes to staff.
• Assists with ACR certification / credentialing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical imaging experience

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate from an accredited program in Radiological Science

Tools

PACS

Abbott i-Stat

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:

The Lead Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of the CT Department. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating patient scheduling and daily work assignments and serves as a resource for the imaging technologists in the CT Department. The Lead Technologist suggests changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement, as well as coordinates training and development of the CT Technologists, keeping them advised of technological changes. The incumbent identifies cost savings and assures that technical operations stay within the targeted budget.

The Lead Technologist may be assigned to work through various roles in the department. The incumbent independently performs procedures on adults, geriatric patients, adolescents, and pediatric age groups and performs patient assessment within the scope of practice.

The Imaging Lead Technologist works collaboratively with staff to prioritize and organize schedules and to triage routine and emergent procedures.

The Lead Technologist coordinates and actively participates in the training of other Imaging Technologists. The incumbent assists with interviews, provides input for annual performance appraisals, evaluates students, and coordinates holiday and call coverage. The Lead Technologist monitors equipment and provides basic maintenance as required.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules and triages procedures based on priority level and skills needed. Prioritizes tasks and duties of all other staff in the section.
• Performs routine and complex diagnostic CT scans.
• Assures the smooth flow of section activities, recognizing when other staff members need assistance or other resources.
• Provides expertise in decision making, problem solving, conflict resolution, and section operations.
• Contributes to decision making for hiring and performance evaluation of imaging employees.
• Acts as a point of contact and resource for hospital staff, physicians, patients and their families.
• Reviews and develops patient education material.
• Develops and expands teammates’ imaging skills.
• Coordinates and participates in the training of new employees and staff.
• Updates imaging guidelines and disseminates protocol changes to staff.
• Instructs and provides guidance for affiliate imaging training program students.
• Monitors daily attendance and processes time records. Develops and maintains schedules.
• Monitors equipment and coordinates repairs. Monitors supplies and equipment inventories.
• Provides suggestions and recommendations regarding supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates reconciliation of patient charges.
• Assists with collection and data analysis.
• Participates in the quality assurance program for the section.
• Assists with special projects and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Assists with ACR certification / credentialing

Other information:

Required

• Graduate from an accredited program in Radiological Science.
• Registration as CT technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• 2 years of clinical work experience in an imaging role.
• Good understanding of human anatomy - can be established through education or experience
• Experience reading and interpreting complex radiology orders

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience using point-of-care-testing platforms such as Abbott i-Stat
• Experience working with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: CT Scan

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARD RAD

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.