CT Technologist

West Contract Recruiting, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Detroit seeks a CT Technologist to perform diagnostic CT exams. The role involves patient verification, image acquisition, and participating in quality improvement activities. Ideal candidates will hold ARRT registration, have at least one year of experience, and possess strong patient care skills.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARRT in Radiology or CT required.
• At least 1 year of experience in medical imaging.
• Preferred: AHA BLS or CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for exam appropriateness.
• Participates in process improvement activities.
• Provides education to residents and new employees.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Imaging

Quality Assurance

Education

ARRT Registration in Radiology or CT

State Radiology License

Job description

As a CT Technologist at our client, you will perform diagnostic CT exams under general supervision. Your responsibilities include verifying patient identity, explaining procedures, acquiring images, reviewing images, and participating in process improvement activities. Join our client's team in Detroit, MI, and contribute to improving community health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
• Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.
• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
• Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
• Instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress
• Ability to comprehend and follow physician's verbal and written request and prescriptions.

Qualifications

• You must be registered by ARRT in Radiology or CT
• At least 1 year of experience, and hold a current state radiology license.
• Preferred qualifications include AHA BLS or CPR certification.

Schedule and Shift Details

Days, Afternoons, or Night shifts available; 8 or 10-hour shifts; Rotating Weekends, On-Call required