Computed Tomography Technologist

Selectminds; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a CT Technologist to perform CT scans with supervision and ensure patient comfort. The role involves image acquisition, equipment operation, and adherence to safety standards within a large Michigan network.

The candidate will prep patients, position them correctly, and collaborate with physicians to capture accurate images. Required ARRT CT certification or cross-training within 12 months, AMA-approved radiology education, and BLS certification are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified in general radiologic technology by ARRT.
• Current BLS certification.
• Cross-training from another ARRT modality to CT within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Produce CT radiographs per established policies and procedures.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate tomography scanner and related imaging equipment.
• Explain procedures, position patients, and address concerns to ensure comfort and accuracy.
• Maintain documentation, logs, and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Lead duties include quality control and training new staff.

Skills

Certified CT Technologist

BLS Certification

Education

AMA-approved radiology technology program

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine 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.

• 10. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role):

• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
• Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
• Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
• Orients and/or trains new staff.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
• Work flow/distribution of work.
• Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

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

Required for Lead:

• Certified as CT Technologist

Preferred:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

• Certified within fifteen (15 ) months of hire or transfer
• If you do not have the requirements above, we also accept
• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Certified through NMTCB

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Additional Locations:Michigan, West Branch
• Requisition ID: 26004725
• Daily Work Times: 08:00am - 08:30pm
• 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.

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.