SEH-CT TECH

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Tech performs diagnostic CT exams for emergency room patients, inpatients, and outpatients according to physician orders. The role includes CT angiograms and reconstruction of 3D images for radiologist interpretation. The technologist prepares patients by explaining procedures, starting IVs, and administering contrast material. They accommodate add-on and emergency cases while minimizing disruption to scheduled patients and deliver cases to radiologists promptly. The CT Tech assists radiologists with specialized procedures, maintains patient and billing records, and performs clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling or canceling exams, assisting patients, retrieving films, filing records, and entering information into Epic. The role also provides guidance to radiology students, maintains CT equipment and examination rooms, performs quality-control tests, initiates corrective action when needed, manages CT supplies, and transports patients within the hospital as needed. The technologist attends staff meetings and in-service programs and supports the organization’s mission, values, policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.

Requirements

American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) radiology certification.
Complete CT boards within one year of eligibility.
At least one year of related hospital radiology experience.
Completion of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
Knowledge of a wide range of CT scanning procedures and techniques, including angiographic CT and 3D reconstruction.
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to CT and radiology, including HIPAA confidentiality and JCAHO mandates.
Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff, including explaining technical information in non-technical terms.
Analytical ability to assess patient conditions and determine appropriate CT techniques.
Ability to adapt to multiple priorities and demands, address patients’ emotional needs and concerns, complete multiple CT exams in a timely manner, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and respond appropriately to emergency or trauma situations.
Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, transfer, lift, and position patients, and operate CT equipment and devices.
Ability to use a keyboard as required for the job.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for CT scans by explaining procedures, starting IVs, and administering contrast material.
Perform CT exams for emergency patients, inpatients, and outpatients according to physician orders, including add-on and emergency cases while minimizing disruption to scheduled patients.
Perform CT angiograms and reconstruct 3D images for radiologist interpretation.
Deliver cases to radiologists in a timely manner.
Assist radiologists with specialized procedures.
Prepare and maintain patient records and files, including records required for billing.
Perform clerical tasks, including answering phones, scheduling or canceling exams, assisting patients, retrieving films, filing records, and entering patient information into Epic.
Provide training and guidance to radiology students.
Maintain CT equipment and examination rooms; perform quality-control tests and initiate corrective action as needed.
Maintain an adequate inventory of CT supplies and order supplies as needed.
Transport patients to and from hospital departments as needed.
Attend staff meetings and in-service programs.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives, and follow its policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.