CT Technologist Lead
Endeavor Health
- Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
- Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
About
$39.72 - $61.57 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
- SIGN-ON BONUS: $10,000
- Position: CT Technologist Lead
- Location: Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL
- Full Time: 40 hours weekly
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm. On-Call & rotating holidays.
What you will need:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree or higher, preferred
- Certification: CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association and ARRT (CT) current registration
- License : IEMA licensure
- Experience: 2-3 years experience as a CT Technologist
- Unique or Preferred Skills : Strong interpersonal skills, ability to troubleshoot problems as related to software. Post processing for CTA-Perfusion/Siemen experience, preferred.
What you will do:
Clinical & Technical Responsibilities:
- Perform complex CT scans (trauma, contrast studies, interventional support)
- Ensure proper patient positioning, safety, and comfort
- Monitor image quality and make adjustments to optimize diagnostic results
- Administer contrast agents and watch for adverse reactions
- Follow radiation safety standards (ALARA principles)
Team Leadership & Supervision:
- Supervise and support CT technologists and support staff
- Train new hires and mentor junior technologists
- Create and manage staff schedules and coverage
- Contact for workflow or staffing issues
- Promote teamwork and maintain morale
- Lead and support departmental initiatives that extend beyond routine daily operations, contributing to long-term planning, process improvement, and strategic goals
- Involved with interviewing and hiring of new staff
Operations & Workflow Management:
- Oversee daily CT department workflow and patient throughput at hospital as well as at off-sites
- Coordinate with radiologists, ER, inpatient units, and other departments
- Ensure timely completion of exams and minimize delays
- Troubleshoot equipment or process issues in real time
- Perform payroll functions with precision, ensuring timely and accurate processing for each pay period.
Equipment & Quality Control:
- Ensure CT scanners are functioning properly and calibrated
- Coordinate maintenance and service with vendors/biomedical teams
- Perform and document quality assurance (QA) checks
- Work closely with Clinical Engineering and OEM in regards to equipment issues.
Compliance, Safety & Documentation:
- Ensure adherence to hospital policies and regulatory requirements
- Maintain compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., ACR, IEMA)
- Enforce infection control and patient privacy standards (HIPAA)
- Monitor radiation dose tracking and reporting
Training & Education:
- Ensure ongoing education and competency assessments for staff
- Keep team updated on new protocols, technology, and best practices
- Assist in developing department policies and procedures
- Financial Tracking & Reporting
- Monitor and analyze CT departmental financial metrics, including:
- Exam volumes
- Revenue capture
- Charge accuracy
- Overtime and labor utilization
- Supply and contrast usage
- Review/comment on monthly and quarterly financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with billing, coding, and documentation standards to maximize reimbursement accuracy.
Productivity & Operational Analytics
- Track and report productivity metrics such as:
- RVUs
- Throughput times
- Scanner utilization
- Staffing efficiency
- Identify workflow issues and implement data-driven solutions to improve patient throughput and wait times.
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings
Languages
- English
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