CT Scan Technologists Contingent Rotating Shift

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital seeks a CT Scan Technologist to perform diagnostic CT exams under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The technologist verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness, reviews medical records, interviews patients about medical history and risk factors, and explains procedures, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The role includes preparing imaging equipment, acquiring images according to the prescription, reviewing images, documenting protocol exceptions, and communicating initial observations to the radiologist. The technologist responds to medical emergencies, provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participates in radiology practice improvement activities. The position also provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees, may require call or standby, and may include Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.

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.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate methods for providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions, and work effectively with culturally diverse patients and hospital personnel.
Technical knowledge to operate imaging equipment, specialized equipment, and computers.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.
Physical stamina and ability for frequent walking, standing, lifting, positioning patients, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate imaging equipment and supplies and produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Nice To Haves

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity and review the medical record to determine whether an 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 pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the prescription.
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.