Computed Tomography Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Certified Computed Tomography Technologist in Lansing, MI. The role involves operating tomography scanners, preparing patients, and ensuring high-quality images as requested by physicians.

Essential duties include patient communication, equipment maintenance, proper positioning, and adherence to radiation safety. Requires AMA-approved radiology training, ARRT CT certification, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Must be certified CT technologist with ARRT CT certification.
• Graduation from AMA-approved radiology program is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and explain procedures to ensure patient comfort.
• Operate and maintain tomography scanner and imaging equipment.
• Position patients and prepare them for imaging to capture requested views.
• Maintain documentation and logs in paper and electronic formats.

Skills

Patient communication

Imaging procedure

Radiology equipment handling

Education

AMA-approved radiology technology program

ARRT radiologic technology certification

BLS certification

Job description

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.

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

Preferred:

Associate degree in radiology

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Additional Locations: Michigan, Lansing
• Requisition ID: 26004616
• Daily Work Times: 830a-700p
• Hours Per Pay Period: 70
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes