Cat Scan Tech FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

13h

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Cat Scan Tech performs diagnostic CT examinations using appropriate imaging equipment. The technologist verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm that the examination or procedure is appropriate. They interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history; assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators; and explain the procedure, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The role includes setting up equipment and acquiring images according to the script, reviewing images and making initial observations, documenting deviations from established protocols, and communicating information to the radiologist. The technologist recognizes and responds to medical emergencies, provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participates in radiology process-improvement activities related to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. They provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees; take call or standby as required by the department; and may perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.

Requirements

One or more years of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology, or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider training by the end of the orientation period.

Nice To Haves

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic CT examinations using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records for the appropriateness of an examination or procedure.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the script.
Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
Participate in radiology process-improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
Take call or standby as required by the department.
Perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.