CT Technologist - Full Time 72 Hrs/Pp, 12-Hour Night Shift - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Healthcare•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the full range of duties required to assist the radiologists during special invasive and non-invasive radiographic scans and performs a diverse range of other diagnostic radiology work on a wide variety of patients. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. This role involves operating highly sophisticated electronic equipment, observing patient vital signs, and anticipating the needs of the physician. The technologist will administer or assist in the administration of contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist and may work in other radiology sections as workload requires. Work may be performed in the Radiology Department or other hospital areas. The role also includes performing maintenance and quality control on equipment, maintaining cleanliness of procedure rooms, and providing training for student technologists and assistants.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Registered ARRT (R ) upon hire
Must receive ARRT CT certification within 15 months from hire date.
Registered ARRT (NM) or NMTCB
Must receive ARRT CT certification within 15 months from hire date.
Advanced certification in CT needs to be attempted to be completed at 12 months, and completed at no longer than 15 months from date of employment.
Successful completion of requirements for orientation which include Hospital, Core, and Department specific orientation.
BLS required within 6 months after hire.
Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills to deal with patients, physicians and other in sometimes difficult or sensitive situation, including verbal and written communication, problem solving and assertiveness.
Must have a customer service orientation.
Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
Must demonstrate a positive attitude.
Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with record keeping in the Department Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.

Responsibilities

Receives or escorts patients into examination area; reviews pertinent patient information; instructs patient concerning the examination to be performed.
Prepares and calibrates equipment for procedure to be performed.
Assists Radiologists during all special procedure studies (i.e., angiograms, vena cavagrams, etc.) to provide optimal Diagnostic/Special Radiology examinations.
Performs computerized tomography (CT) scans on any and all parts of the body as ordered by the physician.
Operates highly sophisticated electronic equipment during exams, observing patient vital signs and other pertinent data and anticipating the needs of the physician.
Administers or assists in the administration of contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist.
Works as a Radiologic Technologist in other radiology sections as workload requires.
Operates all equipment properly and with care and regularly performs maintenance and quality control work.
Immediately reports any malfunctions, necessary adjustments or repairs.
Performs first aid as required and assists in cases of adverse reaction to contrast media or in other emergencies.
Observes and practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
Maintains cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
Maintains accurate documentation of patient and file information.
Maintains appropriate supply level in their areas of responsibility.
Demonstrates or oversees the on the job training for student technologists and other non professional assistants as assigned.