CT Tech

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the CT Tech performs diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The technologist verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for exam appropriateness, obtains or updates medical histories, and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators. The technologist explains procedures, including risks, benefits, alternatives, follow-up, and potential side effects of administered pharmaceuticals; sets up equipment; and acquires images according to the script. The role includes reviewing images, making initial observations, documenting protocol exceptions, and communicating information to the radiologist. The technologist responds to medical emergencies as appropriate, provides prescribed post-care instructions, participates in radiology practice improvement activities, and provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. The position may also perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed and requires availability for department call or standby.

DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with advanced technology and a focus on exceptional patient care. DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital known for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in several areas including neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure.

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 (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)–Healthcare Provider training by the end of the orientation period.

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 medical records for the appropriateness of an exam or procedure.
• Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical histories 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, based on relevant experience

What This Job Offers

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