CT Technologist Full Time

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The CT Technologist works under general supervision and follows established policies and procedures to perform diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and medical-record appropriateness, obtains or updates medical history, and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators. The technologist explains procedures, including the risks, benefits, alternatives, potential pharmaceutical side effects, and follow-up; prepares equipment; acquires images according to the script; reviews images; documents protocol exceptions; and communicates initial observations to the radiologist. The position also includes responding to medical emergencies, providing physician-prescribed post-care instructions, participating in radiology process-improvement activities, and providing imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. Call or standby may be required. The technologist may perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed. DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital and provides a range of services, including heart care, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and cosmetic services. Its joint replacement program offers minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery, and the hospital operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers across Wayne and Oakland Counties.

Requirements

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT) preferred.
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support–Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Have one or more years of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology (R), or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT).
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate radiographic methods based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions, and work effectively in a culturally diverse environment.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including 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 for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual ability.

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 the medical record to determine whether the exam or procedure is appropriate.
Obtain, verify, or update patient 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 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.