Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)

Description

Lead CT technologist responsible for scheduling and staffing coverage for CT services, training technologists on procedures and equipment, and ensuring inspections, documentation, and CT protocol compliance. Perform advanced CT examinations, manage contrast and IV workflow, and collaborate with radiologists and a medical physicist to review CT doses and update protocols. Support urgent and emergency imaging by maintaining scanner availability.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the CT technologist on-call schedule.

• Assess workload and staffing needs; prepare weekly and monthly schedules.

• Assign daily duties, including lunch and break coverage; coordinate leave and vacation schedules.

• Report absences and tardiness; recommend staff reassignments when coverage is impacted.

• Meet with administrative staff to identify improvements to CT services; report CT-related concerns to leadership.

• Train CT technologists on new procedures, equipment, and systems (including radiology information systems and PACS), and maintain staff competencies for rotating trainees.

• Manage daily CT scheduling (including evening coverage and downtime) and ensure required inspections/records are completed.

• Submit work orders and report equipment or facility problems.

• Review CT protocols annually with a radiologist and update CT systems; review CT radiation doses with a medical physicist and report doses needing follow-up.

• Efficiently schedule and perform CT examinations while preserving scanner availability for emergencies.

• Consult radiologists for nonstandard exams and determine technical settings, positioning, scan numbers, and slice thickness.

• Perform CT exams across multiple anatomic regions and CT angiography; use specialized equipment such as pressure injectors and patient monitors.

• Assist radiologists during procedures, maintain sterile technique during biopsies, and ensure appropriate patient preparation.

• Prepare and safely administer contrast materials; start IVs when needed; respond to contrast reactions and patient condition changes.

• Follow radiation-safety practices, perform image reconstructions, and maintain electronic exam records and patient logs.

• Verify patient identity and explain examinations, procedures, and potential risks; maintain CT supplies.

• Provide rotating standby coverage and remain available to report within 30 minutes for emergency coverage.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.

• ARRT (R) certification in general radiologic technology; advanced ARRT certification required for independent CT assignments (or supervised on-the-job training if not yet advanced-certified).

• Completion of an accredited post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program (at least 24 months; certificate or associate degree).

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation.

• Compliance with pre-employment requirements, including required drug screening for testing-designated positions.

• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.

• Influenza vaccination participation requirement.

• Ability to meet physical demands of the role (standing/walking, bending, lifting/carrying, dexterity, color distinction, emotional stability) and provide emergency standby within 30 minutes.

Benefits

• Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases.

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays).

• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.

• Child Care Subsidy: Potential eligibility after 60 days for qualifying full-time employees.

• Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions.

• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care coverage options.

• Telework: Not available.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

• May be eligible for up to $200,000 in education loan repayment reimbursement if program criteria are met and the EDRP application is submitted within four months of appointment.

• Award amount and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined after complete review.