Cat Scan Tech FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Cat Scan Tech performs diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The technologist verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm the appropriateness of exams or procedures. They obtain or update medical histories, assess relevant risk factors, and explain procedures, including the risks, benefits, alternatives, potential pharmaceutical side effects, and follow-up care. The technologist prepares equipment, acquires images according to the imaging order, reviews images, makes initial observations, documents deviations from established protocols, and communicates information to the radiologist. They respond to medical emergencies as appropriate, provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participate in radiology process-improvement activities. The role also includes providing imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees, taking call or standby as required by the department, and potentially performing Radiologic Technologist duties as needed. The position is full-time, day shift, with a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 based on relevant experience.

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 - Healthcare Provider (BLS) 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 exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records for exam or procedure appropriateness.
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 imaging order.
Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate information 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.