CT Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Mount Clemens, Michigan, is looking for a dedicated Computed Tomography Technologist. This full-time role includes obtaining patient histories, operating imaging equipment, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must be certified or cross-trained in CT and hold current BLS certification.

Applicants should have graduated from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology and must be ready to meet patient needs effectively. The job requires flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Computed Tomography Technologist.
• If not CT Certified, cross training to become CT Certified within 12 months.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by ARRT.
• Current BLS certification valid for at least 60 days beyond start date.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and explains standard procedures.
• Operates and maintains imaging department equipment.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures.
• Administers medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety.
• Maintains required documentation in both paper and electronic formats.

Skills

Patient communication

Equipment operation

Quality assurance

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Associate degree in radiology

Job description

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.

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.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in radiology

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26002861
• Daily Work Times: 6:00pm-6:00am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes