Computed Tomography Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Port Huron is seeking a part-time CT technologist to perform computerized tomography scans and support imaging procedures in line with established policies and procedures. The role requires clear patient communication, careful positioning, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will operate and maintain tomography equipment, prepare patients, and ensure accurate image capture for physician interpretation.

Qualifications

• Certified CT technologist required.
• Cross-training to CT within 12 months if not CT-certified.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by ARRT.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history, explain procedures, and address concerns to comfort patients.
• Operate and maintain imaging department equipment including tomography scanners.
• Prepare patients and position them to capture the requested images.
• Administer medications within technologist’s scope as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Perform quality assurance and practice radiation safety to reduce exposure.
• Maintain documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintain adequate supplies and perform routine maintenance and function checks on imaging equipment.
• Assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Radiology equipment operation

Patient communication

Radiation safety practices

Education

AMA-approved school of radiology technology

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.

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.

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

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Position/Subsidiary Specific

• Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and development.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26011719
• Daily Work Times: Varied
• 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.