Computed Tomography Technologist (Clarkston)

Selectminds; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Clarkston is seeking a Certified Computed Tomography Technologist to perform CT imaging with professional supervision as needed.

The role requires CT certification or cross-training within 12 months, AMA-approved radiology education, ARRT certification, and BLS credentials. You will manage imaging procedures, documentation, QA, and safety in a busy imaging department.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Computed Tomography Technologist.
• If not CT Certified, cross training to CT within 12 months.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• ARRT certification in general radiologic technology.
• Current BLS certification required before start date and valid beyond start date.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains tomography scanner equipment.
• Explains procedures to patients and positions them for accurate imaging.
• Maintains documentation and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Performs quality assurance and follows radiation safety protocols.
• Ensures supplies are stocked and performs routine equipment maintenance.
• May assist other areas of radiology as needed.

Skills

CT imaging

Patient care

Radiology safety

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

AMA-approved radiology technology program

ARRT general radiologic technology certification

BLS certification (AHA/ARC/Canadian)

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.

Computed Tomography Technologist (Clarkston)

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.

Clarkston Medical Imaging Department:

No in-patient population

21 bed ED

Stroke Certified

Outpatient Schedule goes from 7:00am - 6:15pm

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:

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 26004053
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• 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.

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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.