CT Imaging Specialist: Diagnostic Excellence & Patient Care

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

401(k) match 2:1

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT to perform high-quality diagnostic CT procedures with a focus on radiation safety. You will administer contrast media, follow universal precautions, and document protocol changes and patient responses for radiologist review.

The role requires ARRT radiography and CT certifications, primary source verification, and strong communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous CT experience Required
• ARRT certification and Registration in Radiography (R) upon hire.
• ARRT (CT) Post Primary certification should be achieved within 2 years of hiring or transferring.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic CT procedures applying principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients.
• Identify and administer correct contrast media per departmental protocol. Use and maintain aseptic techniques, accurately draw up sterile contrast media and other solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions and all other precautions required by the University of Michigan Health System.
• Respond to patients changing physical conditions, such as changes in airway/breathing, heart rate, acute change in level of consciousness, seizure etc.
• Maintain current ARRT registration. Maintain compliance with the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs CT installations ionizing radiation Rules and the American College of Radiology CT Accreditation Program requirements.
• Effectively communicate with patients to obtain important clinical information, instruct the patient, relieve anxiety, and gain agreement during procedures, etc.
• Understand and apply guest relations skills and display excellent customer service skills.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate excellent collaboration skills.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of any protocol changes, patient responses, and communications to the radiologist, including any additional protocol instructions.
• Function effectively under conditions that are often dynamic and stressful.
• Adapt to changing environments (flexible schedules, emergency conditions, protocol development, technology advancements).
• Demonstrates strong dependability, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity, and integrity.
• Demonstrated understanding of all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose, and radiation protection.
• Safely transfer patients to and from transport devices and the CT table, handle and move heavy equipment, including a portable CT scanner.
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient?s medical record.
• Demonstrates strong fine motor skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Maintain CPR certification

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Fine motor skills

Dependable and reliable

Professionalism and integrity

Education

Radiologic technology degree or equivalent

ARRT Radiography certification

ARRT CT Post Primary certification within 2 years

Primary Source Verification

Tools

PACS

Epic

Job description

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT to perform high-quality diagnostic CT procedures with a focus on radiation safety. You will administer contrast media, follow universal precautions, and document protocol changes and patient responses for radiologist review.

The role requires ARRT radiography and CT certifications, primary source verification, and strong communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic clinical environment.