CT Technologist

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Computed Tomography Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality radiographs while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will operate advanced imaging equipment, maintain quality assurance, and document all procedures meticulously. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading cancer care network, where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes. If you are passionate about radiology and patient care, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Certified as a computed tomography technologist required.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and explain procedures to ensure comfort.
• Operate and maintain imaging department equipment and conduct scans.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Quality Assurance

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology

BLS Certification

Tools

Computed Tomography Scanner

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Position Summary: Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to tomography scanner equipment.
• In addition to conducting scans, prepares patients for these diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning patients to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
• Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Certified as a computed tomography technologist
• If not CT certified, cross training from another ARRT modality to become CT certified within 12 months.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Current BLS certification

Required for Lead:

• Certified as CT Technologist

Preferred:

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 25001016
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• On Call: Yes

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.