Cat Scan Tech Days FT Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital known for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Cat Scan Tech performs diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role includes verifying patient identity and medical-record appropriateness, obtaining and updating medical histories, assessing risk factors, and explaining procedures and related risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The technologist sets up equipment, acquires images according to the script, reviews images, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates observations to the radiologist. The role also includes responding to medical emergencies, providing prescribed post-care instructions, participating in radiology process-improvement activities, and providing imaging education to residents, students, and new employees. The technologist must be able to take call or standby as required and may perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.

Requirements

Have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Have one or more years of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology, or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT).
Be able to take call or standby as required by the department.

Nice To Haves

ARRT registration 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 the medical record to determine whether the exam or procedure is appropriate.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of administered pharmaceuticals, 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.