CT Technologist

REGIONAL MEDICAL IMAGING, P.C.•Flint Charter Township, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates computed tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross-sectional radiographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes. This role requires the individual to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, work independently without direct supervision, and make adjustments to scanning protocols when a manager is unavailable or unreachable.

Requirements

Two years of College or Technical train program approved by J-Cert and/or ARRT
Board Certification in both Radiology (R) and Computed Tomography (CT)
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports, histories and answer internal e-mails
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers and understand their response
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
Must hold a certification from ARRT and be CT registered
Continuing education in accordance of the ARRT, ACR, and State of Michigan
Annual BLS and OSHA/Blood Borne pathogen certifications

Nice To Haves

RT(R) CT board certified preferred

Responsibilities

Always preform a dual patient identity (name and birthdate)
Always maintain a professional attitude when taking on Stats and fitting in a patient when needed
Administers contrast media orally and/or administering a line for intravenous contrast
Must be proficient in starting, maintaining and safely administering IV contrast
Enter data such as type of scan requested, adjust scan data (slice thickness, scan time, and other technical factors into the operator’s console
Position and immobilize the patient on the exam table, using supportive devices to obtain precise patient positioning and follow protocols specified by the Radiologist
Select the correct CT protocol for scanning the proper anatomic region ordered by the referring physician
Be able to communicate with the patient both face to face and over the intercom system
Consistently observe the patient through the control room window to ensure patient safety especially when administering IV contrast
Review all images obtained to ensure image quality and no gross pathology is seen
Competency in using iStat blood analyzer to obtain creatinine and GFR levels
Identify and know the use of the items in the crash cart and possess the ability to assist the Radiologist and/or nursing staff during a contrast reaction/emergency in an effective manner
Be knowledgeable in the fundamentals and comfortable in the everyday use of PACS, RIS, and Management pages and possess the general computer skills required to complete the tasks at hand
Have the ability to burn CD’s from either the scanner or PACS in both viewer and DICOM format
Import data from CD’s to the scanner
When possible assist in lift help in other departments
Be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all appropriate certifications
Stay current on any and all Continuing Education (ECE’s)
Follows all ARRT and State of Michigan guidelines by completing Annual BLS and OSHA/Blood Borne pathogen certifications, plus all RMI S.O.P. and policies
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