X-Ray / Ct Lead Tech

X-Ray/ CT Evening Shift Lead Tech – Great Benefits

Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth

***Sign on Bonus for Eligible New Hires***

Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for a qualified X-Ray/CT Tech Lead like you to join our Texas Health family.

The address is 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76132. Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth.

Hours/Schedule

Full Time (40/hr/wk) Monday - Friday evenings 2:30P-11:00PM.

Team Leader Responsibilities:
1.Oversee daily operations of all assigned areas
2.Monitor, manage, and approve staffing levels
3.Provide leadership to employees of assigned areas
4.Participate in employee evaluations and coaching/counseling sessions of assigned areas
5.Ensure patient satisfaction of assigned areas
6.Coordinate with other departments when services are requested of assigned areas
7.Communicate department initiatives and performance of assigned areas
8.Works closely with physicians and other stakeholders requesting services of assigned areas
9.Participate in department budgeting process and supply ordering
10.Participate in equipment evaluation and oversee training of new equipment
11.Participate in hospital and department committees
12.Work closely with department manager
13.Any additional duties as assigned by department manager

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing
1. Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
2. Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
3. Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
4. Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
5. Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
6. Maintains attention to details
7. Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed

8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
9. Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
10. Prints laser images from modality or PACS
11. Coordinates with Centralized Scheduling and other modalities

Patient Care
1. Uses multidisciplinary, team oriented actions
2. Assesses and recognizes the patient's emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
3. Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
4. Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
5. Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
6. Obtains patient history
7. Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging
8. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
9. Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
10. Administers contrast media and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
11. Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed
12. Communicates respectfully with co-workers and other departments

Equipment Operation and Maintenance
1. Adjusts technical factors
2. Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
3. Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
4. Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction
5. Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
6. Stocks supplies daily
7. Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames
8. Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of quality control and regulatory standards
9. Productive during periods of decreased work flow

Professional Accountability and Partnership
1. Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
2. Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
3. Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement
4. Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary
5. Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor