Computed Tomography Technologist

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

22h

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. This role involves obtaining patient history, explaining procedures, operating and maintaining imaging equipment, preparing patients for diagnostic procedures, administering medications within scope of practice, completing quality assurance, practicing radiation safety, maintaining documentation, and ensuring adequate supplies. The position may also involve assisting in other areas of radiology.

Requirements

Certified as a Computed Tomography Technologist
If not CT Certified, cross training from another ARRT modality to become CT Certified within 12 months.
Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology
Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Certified as CT Technologist (for Lead role)
Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities (for Lead role)
Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions (for Lead role)
Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.) (for Lead role)
Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes (for Lead role)
Orients and/or trains new staff (for Lead role)
Problem solving capabilities (for Lead role)
Subject matter expert/technical leadership (for Lead role)
Work flow/distribution of work (for Lead role)
Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department (for Lead role)

Responsibilities

Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to tomography scanner equipment.
Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning patients to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required and directed.