CT Tech

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the CT Tech performs diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm the exam or procedure is appropriate. The technologist interviews patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assesses risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators. The technologist explains procedures, including the side effects of administered pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The CT Tech prepares equipment and acquires images according to the script, reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols, and communicates relevant data to the radiologist. The role recognizes and responds to medical emergencies, provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participates in radiology process improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. The technologist provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees; takes call or standby as required by the department; and may perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered based on relevant experience.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic CT examinations using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records for exam or procedure appropriateness.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors.
Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up equipment and acquire images according to the script.
Review images, make initial observations, document protocol exceptions, 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.