Computed Tomography Technologist Lead

CT Tech Lead

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Full-time; 1^st shift - hours vary

Benefits Eligible

Assists in leading the day-to-day operations of the CT department. Schedules, supports, and develops staff members. Collaborates with physicians/offices and other health care workers, to provide medical imaging and patient care while maintaining professional standards. Communicates with others to ensure correct supplies and staffing requirements are met. Demonstrates effective leadership skills and role models Allen's FOCUS Values. Successful performance of these expectations will contribute to an increase in both quality care and patient/family satisfaction.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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• Coordinates rooms/schedules/staffing to compliment patient care needs and delegates patient care in an organized manner.
• Accountable for staffing needs and work schedules. Reviews and approves payroll.
• Helps with staff education/in-services/specialized skilled training programs.
• Assists in the hiring and orientation program of newly hired staff.
• Acts as manager when manager is absent. Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
• Instructs and leads the staff to maintain a high level of productivity, intervening when necessary, to problem solve, collaborating with leadership to effectively resolve complex unit situations.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Researches and recommends short- and long-term strategies to meet the patient care needs. Assists with the achievement of objectives and necessary modifications for attainment of goals.
• Promotes positive interpersonal relations and serves as a role model within the department and with hospital personnel.
• Evaluates and guides staff with appropriate input of job performance. Provides immediate feedback (positive and constructive) about job performance to personnel on team and gives input to leaders for staff performance evaluations.
• Leads daily operations of patient care.
• Check to make sure preauthorization is present when needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years of CT experience
• Holds Permit-to-Practice Radiology in the state of Iowa.
• Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Certified and holds current registration with the A.R.R.T. in CT.
• Must be able to read and write English

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• One year of supervisory experience in CT in the hospital environment or demonstrated leadership abilities of transitioning from peer to supervisory position.