CT Technologist Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the CT Technologist performs diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for exam appropriateness; obtains or updates medical history; assesses relevant risk factors; explains procedures, pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up; prepares equipment and acquires images according to the order; reviews images and communicates initial observations or protocol exceptions to the radiologist; responds to medical emergencies; and provides prescribed post-care instructions. The technologist participates in radiology process improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. The position also provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees; may take call or standby as required by the department; and may perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.

Requirements

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT) is preferred.
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
One or more years of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology, or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT).
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate methods of providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physician requests and prescriptions, and work effectively in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and manage 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 for patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate imaging equipment and supplies and produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Nice To Haves

ARRT registration in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT).

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records to confirm exam or procedure appropriateness.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update 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 appropriate images according to the order.
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.