CT Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a part-time CT technologist to perform CT imaging under general supervision, ensuring safe and high-quality scans. The role includes patient preparation, positioning, and explanations of procedures to comfort and inform patients.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, following QA protocols, and adhering to radiology safety standards while documenting activities and supporting other radiology areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Certified as a computed tomography technologist.
• BLS certification issued by AHA/ARC or Canadian equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates tomography scanner and imaging equipment with general supervision.
• Explains procedures to patients and positions them to optimize image quality.
• Maintains radiation safety practices and documents protocols.
• Prepares and administers medications within technologist scope as prescribed.
• Performs quality assurance and regular maintenance of imaging equipment.

Education

AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Certified as a computed tomography technologist

ARRT-certified general radiologic technology

BLS certification (AHA/ARC)

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 o fall 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

• 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).
• BLS certification required. Certification must be issued directly by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.
• Certified as a computed tomography technologist

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 26010970
• Daily Work Times: variable
• On Call: Yes

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.