CT Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Mount Pleasant, MI is hiring a Computed Tomography Technologist. You will produce high-quality radiographs while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

This role requires certification in computed tomography and BLS certification, with the opportunity for cross training from other ARRT modalities. As part of your responsibilities, you will operate advanced imaging equipment and maintain thorough documentation. This is a per diem position with variable hours.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Computed Tomography Technologist.
• CT Certified within 12 months if cross trained from another modality.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Produces and maintains computerized tomographic scanner radiographs.
• Obtains patient history and addresses concerns.
• Operates and maintains imaging department equipment.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures.
• Completes documentation and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Computed Tomography

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Associate degree in radiology

Job description

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

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

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26002866
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes