Computed Tomography Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $15,000

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a CT Technologist to perform computerized tomography procedures and ensure high-quality images in a part-time night shift.

The role requires CT certification, AMA-approved radiology training, and current BLS certification. You will prepare patients, position them for scans, and maintain imaging equipment while following safety protocols. Night shifts include a sign-on bonus and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• If not CT certified, cross training from another ARRT modality to become CT certified within 12 months.
• Current BLS certification from AHA/ARC or Canadian equivalent is required before start date and valid beyond start date.
• Lead: CT Technologist certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and explains procedures to foster comfort and meet patient needs.
• Operates and maintains tomography scanner equipment.
• Positions patients and explains the process to capture the requested images.
• Administers medications within the technologist's scope as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performs quality assurance and enforces radiation safety to reduce exposure.
• Maintains documentation in paper and electronic formats.
• Ensures supplies are available for quality testing and testing routines.
• Performs routine maintenance and checks on imaging equipment per protocol.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Associate degree in radiology

Certified CT Technologist (CT)

ARRT General Radiologic Technology

Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC or Canadian equivalent)

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.


• 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.

CT Technologist Sign on Bonus for Nights- $15,000 for a 2-year commitment

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:

• Associate degree in radiology

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time


• Requisition ID: 26010735


• Daily Work Times: 6:30pm-7:00am


• Hours Per Pay Period: 48


• On Call: No


• Weekends: Yes