Computed Tomography Technologist (Pontiac)

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Pontiac, Michigan, is hiring a CT Technologist responsible for producing CT scans, patient communication, and equipment maintenance. This full-time position demands certification as a Computed Tomography Technologist or eligibility for training, along with required BLS certification. Candidates will maintain documentation, perform quality assurance, and prepare patients for diagnostic procedures. The role includes working weekends and requires availability for a daily schedule from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Computed Tomography Technologist.
• CT Certification from another ARRT modality required within 12 months if not CT Certified.
• Current BLS certification before start date, valid at least 60 days thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history and addresses patient concerns.
• Operates and maintains imaging department equipment.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Patient communication

Equipment operation and maintenance

Quality assurance

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Certified in general radiologic technology by ARRT

BLS certification

Job description

CT Technologist Sign on Bonus for Days- $10,000 for a 2-year commitment

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.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Additional Locations: Michigan, Clarkston
• Requisition ID: 25006975
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-8:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes