Lead CT Tech

This position is eligible for a commencement bonus of up to $7,500, student loan repayment and relocation (if necessary)

Job Summary:

The Lead CT Technologist is a non-exempt position responsible and accountable for coordinating the activities and providing clinical leadership and expertise within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. He/she contributes to the vision, mission, strategic plan of the organization, and is accountable for the standards of care and practice in the areas where radiology services are practiced. The Lead CT Technologist provides direct patient care and aids the Director in maintaining staff competency and machine operation.

Essential Qualifications

The Lead CT Technologist is a non-exempt position responsible and accountable for coordinating the activities and providing clinical leadership and expertise within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. He/she contributes to the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the organization and is accountable for the standards of care and practice in the areas where radiology services are practiced. The Lead CT Technologist provides direct patient care and aids the Director in maintaining staff competency and machine operation.

• Serves as a role model for staff and also provides direct clinical and professional education to staff.
• Accepts clinical responsibility and accountability for the quality and level of care provided to all patients and evaluates the appropriateness of care.
• Actively participates with Department Manager in formulating and implementing the organization’s and the department’s strategic plan and goals.
• Ensures proper and economical use of equipment, supplies, and facilities for maintaining patient care.
• Ensures that proper charges are generated for patient care services and supplies.
• Collaborates with the Department Manager to establish performance goals with each staff member.
• Ensures a state of constant preparedness for inspections by CMS, the State of New Hampshire Bureau of Radiological Health, and other regulatory bodies in conjunction with the Department Manager.
• Maintains ACR accreditation in CT as well as all QA/QC requirements.
• Maintains up to date protocols and techniques for all CT related equipment.
• Manages time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met and that personal priorities support organizational objectives.
• Accepts and satisfactorily completes miscellaneous duties as requested by the Department Manager, Radiologist and Chief Nursing Executive.
• Participates in CT replacement planning as needed and implementation of newly acquired equipment.

The major strength of Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH) is found in its wide network of specialists who provide care throughout Coos and portions of Carroll County, NH. With wide-ranging specialties including, but not limited to, Audiology, Urology, Ear, Nose, Throat/Allergy, OB/GYN, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, and General Surgery, a number of our providers travel to multiple North Country locations, providing a seamless and convenient patient experience.

A 25-bed critical access hospital, AVH also offers state of the art Imaging technology:
Mammography, CT Scan, Ultrasound, and MRI all received Gold Seal Accreditation by the American College of Radiology. AVH proudly offers a full complement of Physical Therapy services (Inpatient, Outpatient, and off-site) as well as Occupational Therapy (Inpatient and Outpatient.) The close relationship that AVH enjoys with Coos County Family Health Services yields multiple off-site Laboratory locations within their primary care clinics.

Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by iVantage numerous times, the providers, nurses, staff, and volunteers work tirelessly to personify the Hospital’s Mission to Deliver the Best Healthcare Experience to Every Patient, Every Day.

North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes…