CT Coordinator

Pay Range: $48.23 - $71.86 per hour.

This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit. Step placement is determined by years of experience.

Shift differentials under the OFNHP are currently as follows:

Evening: $2.50/hr.

Weekend: $4/hr.

Night: Starts at $10/hr.

This role offers in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: CT Diagnostic Coordinator

REPORTS TO POSITION: Radiology Manager

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2024

OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring, and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: St. Charles Health System Diagnostic Imaging Departments perform X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and PET/CT exams in a variety of locations. We work closely with our partners at Cascade Medical Imaging to meet the imaging needs of our community and to support the ED, OR, Inpatient Floors, and Family Birthing Center.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The CT Diagnostic Coordinator at St. Charles Health System performs all CT studies and related procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision in accordance with established department and hospital guidelines. In the absence of the Radiology Department Manager, the Coordinator assists Radiology and Hospital management by overseeing daily operations, performing quality review and coordinating all CT procedures, personnel, patient care and equipment repair.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Performs diagnostic examinations in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.

Follows health and safety policies and procedures of quality patient care.

Assists in record maintenance and statistics as requested.

Assists with special projects as requested.

Serves as liaison for inpatient and outpatient care, regarding any CT related issues or concerns.

Coordinates daily staffing and workflow within the CT Department.

Leads department safety and compliance efforts including but not limited to Daily/Weekly/Monthly compliance, ACR, dose watch, code cart.

Oversees QA & QC testing, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Organizes and assists orientation and training of staff, new hires, and students. Works with leadership to provide input for staff performance evaluations.

Assists Radiology leadership and participates in improvement initiatives focused on reaching radiology and St. Charles True North goals.

Monitors PACS system operations for accuracy and quality related to Imaging.

Ensures compliance with standards of regulatory and accreditation agencies.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank) to prepare patients for procedures by creating an environment where the patients feel comfortable and communicated with regarding the experience in Radiology.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: High school diploma or GED. Graduate of an accredited Radiology training program.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT(R), (CT); Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OMBI), BLS CPR.

Preferred: ARRT credential in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Bone Densitometry (BD), Mammography (MAM), Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV), or Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI).

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Three (3) years full-time experience as a registered Radiologic/CT Technologist.

Preferred: Experience in a coordinator, lead, or supervisory role.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Category: Patient Care Level #3

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for

Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear at whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to the union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule Weekly Hours:

40

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

No

Job Family:

COORDINATOR RADIOLOGY

Scheduled Days of the Week:

As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)

Shift Start & End Time:

0600-1630