Computed Tomography Technologist

Selectminds; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a CT Technologist for day shifts to produce CT radiographs in accordance with policy and procedures, under general supervision. The role emphasizes patient positioning, safety, and accuracy in imaging.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, operating CT scanner equipment, documenting procedures, and participating in quality assurance and maintenance. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a 2-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Certified CT Technologist
• Cross-train from another ARRT modality to CT within 12 months
• AMA-approved radiology technology program graduate
• ARRT certification in general radiologic technology
• Current BLS certification with valid coverage beyond start date

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history, explain procedures, and address concerns to ensure patient comfort and needs are met.
• Operate and maintain imaging department equipment including tomography scanners.
• Prepare patients and position them to correctly capture requested images.
• Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications within scope of practice as prescribed.
• Complete QA processes and practice radiation safety to reduce exposure.
• Maintain documentation, logs, charts, and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintain adequate supplies for quality testing and routine maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and checks on imaging equipment; may assist other radiology areas.

Education

Graduate of AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Certified in general radiologic technology by ARRT

Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC or equivalent)

Tools

CT scanner equipment

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, 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, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

CT Technologist Sign on Bonus for Days- $10,000 for a 2-year commitment

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.

10. 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 from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.

Required for Lead:

Certified as CT Technologist

Preferred:

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010167
• Daily Work Times: 10:00am- 6:30pm
• On Call: No

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.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout 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 classificationprotected by law.