Computed Tomography Technologist - 7 On 7 Off

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Lansing, MI, seeks a Certified Computed Tomography Technologist to perform CT imaging under supervision, ensuring image quality and patient safety. The role requires hospital radiology experience and ARRT certification.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, operating tomography equipment, maintaining records, and collaborating with the radiology team. BLS certification and weekend availability are required.

Qualifications

• Certified CT technologist or cross-trained from another ARRT modality within 12 months.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Current ARRT certification in general radiologic technology.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and explains procedures to foster comfort.
• Operates and maintains tomography scanner and imaging equipment.
• Positions patients and explains process to capture requested images.
• Ensures radiation safety and quality assurance practices.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records.
• Performs routine maintenance and assists other radiology areas.

Skills

Patient comfort

Radiology safety

Documentation

Education

AMA-approved school of radiology technology

ARRT general radiologic technology certification

Job description

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 of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Additional Locations: Michigan, Lansing
• Requisition ID: 26004141
• Daily Work Times: 830p-7a
• Hours Per Pay Period: 70
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes