CT Section Chief (Full Time, Day shift)

Description

•  Florida General Radiography Technology License - active and in good standing throughout employment
• Minimum 5 year experience as a Lead CT Technologist in an acute care pediatric hospital setting
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT)  and Certification in CT -active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Qualifications

• Utilizes dose reduction technology and monitoring to optimize patient dose. Sends to the Dose Monitoring system once the scan is complete.
• Participates in Imaging Safety Committee and is responsible for the CT Dose Monitoring Reporting.
• Responsible for continuous monitoring of CT Dose alerts.
• Supervises staff and provides technical direction. Orients, trains, and evaluates Technologists regarding department policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the Service Excellence Index (SEI) for patients and families and implements strategies to increase SEI.
• Complies with all standards for safety, risk management, and infection control as required by enforcement agencies.
• Coordinates scheduling, transporting and scanning of patients to maximize utilization of CT scanners.
• Edits Kronos transactions in a timely manner and within established guidelines, as demonstrated with minimal edits by payroll department.
• Coordinates the staffing scheduling and flow of operations to ensure business operations and budget needs are met.
• Assists with ordering supplies, monitors inventory, maintains cleanliness of the equipment, and scan room.
• Conducts rounding to optimize workflow and improve the patient and family experience.
• Updates leadership on monthly budget expenses. Looks for opportunities to be cost effective.
• Accountable for all QC for department to optimize operations and patient flow and safety.
• Participates in Lean committee, DNV readiness for imaging, and Imaging Operations staff meetings. Organizes and participates in conferences, technical meeting, and other education activities.
• Ensures adherence to all state and federal regulatory requirements, maintains survey readiness, and radiation safety practices.
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. Utilizes two patient identifiers prior to initiating any procedure.
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, training, evaluating, promotion and disciplinary actions for employees. Conducts performance reviews in timely manner.
• Explains the examination and procedures to patients and parents. Checks history and previous imaging history with designated Radiologist.
• Responsible for the "On Call" and daily schedule. Ensures adequate PTO coverage for area.
• Responsible for maintaining protocol manual.
• Reports any equipment problems or malfunctions to Leader and Clinical Engineering.
• Assists the Director in preparing the annual departmental capital and operational budget requests for machines needed in the CT Department.
• Communicates effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team; shares information within timelines to aid top outcomes for patients and families. Participates in departmental huddle.
• Prepares monthly reports for Diagnostic CT scan statistics including: Operates Expense/UOS and Total Man Hours/ UOS.

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements.
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures.  Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards.
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey.

• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Thorough knowledge of radiological and Ultrasound terminology, practices, procedures, physiology, and human anatomy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to problem solve and to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.

(EOE DFW)

9/22/17

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