Computed Tomography Technologist

McLaren Health Care • Lansing, MI

2h

About The Position

Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas, consistent with established policies and procedures, at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. The technologist obtains patient histories, explains procedures, addresses patient concerns, prepares and positions patients, and conducts scans to capture images requested by physicians. The role also includes operating and maintaining imaging equipment, administering medications within the technologist’s scope of practice when prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner, completing quality assurance and radiation-safety practices, maintaining records and supplies, and performing equipment maintenance and function checks. The technologist may assist other radiology areas as assigned and perform other related duties as required and directed.

Requirements

• Certification as a Computed Tomography Technologist, or cross-training from another ARRT modality with CT certification to be completed within 12 months.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certification in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in radiology.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories, explain standard procedures, address patient concerns, and meet individual patient needs.
• Operate and maintain assigned imaging department equipment, including tomography scanner equipment.
• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic procedures and conduct scans to capture images requested by a physician.
• Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Complete quality assurance processes and practice radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self.
• Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintain an adequate supply of consumables needed to perform quality testing.
• Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks for imaging equipment according to established protocols.
• Assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required and directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed