Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist (Days), Mount Clemens, MI

Mobile Health Team Inc•Clinton Township, MI

21d•$39•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist for a 13-week travel assignment in Mount Clemens, MI. This position involves coordinating and participating in all computerized tomography scanning procedures, setting up, monitoring, and operating complex computerized equipment for diagnostic purposes. The role requires patient transfers, positioning, application of immobilization devices, and providing patient identification. Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, preparing and injecting contrast media, making and developing images, recording studies, organizing daily patient schedules, and maintaining image quality through calibration and quality control. The technologist will also be responsible for electronic/digital image capture, storage, transfer, and copy, monitoring patients for allergic reactions, assisting in medical emergencies with CPR, and ensuring patient and self-protection according to safety standards. Additionally, the role involves maintaining a clean working environment, managing supplies, instructing new personnel, assisting Radiologists and other specialists, reviewing patient history for diagnosis, maintaining registry, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

2+ Years of CT Experience
Phillips Experience is required
ARRT(CT) license is required
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)

Nice To Haves

Traveler Experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Sets up and monitors computer operation of C.T. equipment per patient.
Transfers and positions patients utilizing accepted standards of safety and proper lifting techniques.
Applies immobilization devices as necessary.
Provides required patient identification.
Obtains vital information from patients concerning known allergies and pertinent medical history.
Properly prepares and injects contrast media intravenously into appropriate patients as needed for examination.
Makes and develops images for permanent file of each patient.
Records all studies on magnetic tape for future reference.
Organizes daily patient schedule in cooperation with work-room technician.
Maintains image quality following department guidelines.
Daily calibration and quality control of equipment following department guidelines.
Assures proper repair of equipment is performed, follows MRMC protocols for imaging procedures.
Responsible for electronic/digital image capture, storage, transfer, and copy.
Monitors patients for allergic reaction and takes proper action as needed.
Assist with emergency medical situations, including providing basic CPR.
Provides protection to self and patients in accordance with current prescribed safety standards and regulations.
Maintains cleanliness of working environment.
Assures supplies are maintained within department inventory levels.
Instructs new personnel as needed.
Assists Radiologists and other physician specialists in performance of specialized radiological procedures.
Reviews and records pertinent patient history and supportive clinical data to aid Radiologist in diagnosis of patient.
Maintains Registry in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
Participates in Medical Center and/or departmental quality assessments and continuous quality improvement opportunities.