CT Lead Technologist at Owensboro Health, Inc. in Leitchfield, KY

Entity: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Department: Radiology | Work Hours: 7a-730p | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 0.9 FTE

Job Summary

Leads team members for computed tomography area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Assists with coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision making/problem solving.
• Acts in a lead capacity to ensure patients are prepared and equipment is correctly adjusted for procedures; instructs patients and their families before, during and after procedure.
• Responsible for quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and trouble shooting.
• In charge of inventory and ordering supplies.
• Responsible for training, addressing deficiencies via PIP, and completion of competencies as required by JCO.
• Manages patient care assignments and manages workflow for the department.
• Identifies and establishes the correct conditions the correct conditions that affect safety and patient satisfaction; upholds safety standards.

Organizational Responsibilities

Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

Additional Job Information

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
• Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.
• Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience required

Education

• Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR
• Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire

Additional Education information

• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RT(R) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 180 days of employment in this position AND
• RT(CT) - Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Computed Tomography required within 180 days of employment in this position

Standard ADA Selection:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)

Standing: 75%

Walking: 75%

Sitting: 50

Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75%

Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75%

Carrying 2575 lbs: 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%

Pushing/Plling 0-25 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75%

Climbing: 50%

Bending/Stooping: 75%

Kneeling: 50%

Crouching/Crawling: 50%

Reaching: 75%

Talking: 75%

Hearing: 75%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%

Keyboard Data Entry: 75%

Running: 50%

Vision: Depth Perception: 75%

Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%

Vision: Seeing Far: 75%

Vision: Seeing Near: 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure

High-risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.