Lead CT Technologist Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Position Summary:

T he Lead CT Technologist monitors the daily activities of the CT section of Imaging. Performs radiographic and CT studies. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients for this service, usually adult to elderly. Completes specific and annual competencies as it applies to CT and participates in CQI activities .

Essential Duties:

1. Monitors the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, and burns. 2. In accordance with the Radiologist and Chief Radiologist, he/she determines the most suitable anatomical posture and position protocols that ensure expected diagnostic results and patient safety. 3. Assesses patient pain interfering with imaging procedure – makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. 4. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. 5. Practices medical aseptic procedures. 6. Ensures that all the work is complete and that the staff functions efficiently. 7. Monitors and evaluates all quality control checks. 8. Ensures accurate QC logs, service records, etc. 9. Maintains the highest quality of imaging consistent with prescribed examination; documents and deviation. 10. Interacts professionally with patient, family and staff. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement initiatives. 11. Coordinates staff education. 12. Supervises the proper use of all equipment consistent with proper protocols. 13. Monitors the care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population. 14. Establishes and maintains the standards of performance. 15. Trains all Section staff in the overall operation and orientation in CT. 16. Attends and participates with hospital committees as appropriate. 17. Ensures preventative maintenance/repair of CT equipment; communicates completion, or deviation with Regional Manager. 18. Promotes effective intra and interdepartmental relationships. 19. Assists in formulating strategies for market growth. 20. Ensures knowledge of hospital policies. 21.

Customer Service:

Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support, and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.

Education and experience:

High school graduate; BS or MS degree preferred. Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) in radiography. Certified in CT through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Certified in the State of Maine to practice and administer radiation. Five-year radiology experience preferred. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required within one month of expiration. Thorough understanding of anatomy, positioning. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.