Computed Tomography Technologist

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network in Michigan is seeking a CT Technologist to produce radiographs and ensure patient comfort. The role involves operating imaging equipment, maintaining documentation, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should be certified and have a background in radiology technology.

Qualifications

• Certified as a computed tomography technologist required.
• If not CT certified, must obtain certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains imaging department equipment.
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures.
• Completes quality assurance processes.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Certified in general radiologic technology by ARRT

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.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• 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

Preferred:

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25003096
• Daily Work Times: Days
• On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.