Computed Tomography Technologist - 7 On 7 Off

Mclaren-Health-Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Certified Computed Tomography Technologist for a 7 on, 7 off schedule based at the Lansing location. Responsibilities include operating tomography scanner equipment, preparing patients, and ensuring quality imaging under established policies.

The role requires ARRT CT certification with current BLS, graduation from an AMA-approved radiology program, and ability to maintain documentation and radiation safety.

Qualifications

• Certified Computed Tomography Technologist (CT)
• ARRT CT certification within 12 months if not currently CT certified
• Graduation from an AMA-approved radiology program
• Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains CT imaging equipment per policy
• Explains procedures and positions patients to obtain quality images
• Identifies, prepares and administers medications as allowed
• Maintains documentation and records in paper and electronic formats
• Performs quality assurance and radiation safety to minimize exposure
• May assist other radiology areas as needed
• Performs routine maintenance and checks on imaging equipment

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

AMA-approved radiology program

ARRT CT certification

Associate degree in radiology

Tools

Tomography scanner

Imaging equipment

Radiology safety procedures

Job description

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, 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 centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

Computed Tomography Technologist - 7 On 7 Off

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.

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:

• Associate degree in radiology

Equal Opportunity Employer ofMinorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Additional Locations:Michigan, Lansing
• Requisition ID: 26004141
• Daily Work Times: 830p-7a
• 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.