Computed Tomography Technologist - (Job Number: 22008603)

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Computed Tomography Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will produce high-quality CT scans while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Your expertise will be essential in operating advanced imaging equipment and maintaining quality assurance protocols. This position offers a competitive salary and an impressive sign-on bonus, along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and technology, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a respected healthcare system.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Certified as a computed tomography technologist is required.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains imaging department equipment including tomography scanners.
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures to ensure comfort.

Skills

Patient Communication

Radiation Safety

CT Scanning

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Associate degree in radiology

Tools

Computed Tomography Scanner

Job description

Computed Tomography Technologist - (Job Number: 22008603)

Pay Competitive

Location: Lapeer, Michigan

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Department: CT Scanning up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus Schedule: 5:30 pm - 5:30 am Wages: $27.42 - $37.29

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:

1. 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.
2. Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to tomography scanner equipment.
3. 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.
4. Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
5. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
6. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
7. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
8. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
9. May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
10. 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:

• Associate degree in radiology

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

About the company

The McLaren Health Care system includes 15 hospitals, 2 HMOs, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostics, employed physician network and more.