CT Technologist - Cancer Center

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CT Technologist specializes in performing computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients under general supervision and may also perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. The position is based at the Cancer Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and is scheduled for part-time day shifts. The technologist explains procedures and prepares patients, reviews clinical information, sets up and operates CT equipment, and obtains diagnostic images. Duties also include administering intravenous contrast using power injectors, assisting Radiologists with complex sterile procedures such as biopsies, applying radiation-protection principles, and ensuring accurate image delivery and study documentation in PACS and the Radiology Information System. The role also requires confirming clinical protocols with Radiologists as needed and demonstrating team standards of excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT), or eligibility for the CT registry.
If registry eligible, obtain the CT registry within 12 months of hire; failure to do so will result in termination from the Rad Tech-CT position.
Maintain required continuing-education hours.
Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS).

Responsibilities

Explain examination procedures to patients and prepare them for examinations.
Review clinical data on requisitions, perform appropriate examinations, and obtain additional patient medical history as necessary.
Prepare the procedure room and replenish linen and related supplies.
Analyze patient anatomy, set up equipment, and perform CT scans.
Manually control equipment to obtain appropriate diagnostic information from the body area being studied.
Administer intravenous contrast media, including use of power injectors.
Assist Radiologists with complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
Apply radiation-protection principles during imaging, including shielding patients, selecting equipment settings to reduce dose, and using other ALARA techniques.
Resolve image exceptions and ensure high-quality image delivery to PACS, including viewing images and confirming image and series counts.
Complete study indexing in the Radiology Information System, including study begin, study end, and study completion.
Review and confirm clinical protocols with the Radiologist as necessary before performing studies.
Demonstrate team standards of excellence, including AIDET, open communication, timely responses, a positive attitude, fostering innovation, and respect for diversity.
Complete necessary medical-record and radiology information system documentation to support clinical and billing functions.