CT Technologist Full Time Days

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center’s Harper University Hospital in Detroit is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist for imaging services. The role includes patient interactions, image acquisition per protocol, and ongoing education to staff and students.

The position offers a day shift with on-call duties as required, and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 based on relevant experience. Join a renowned hospital system known for its centers of excellence in neurosciences and cardiovascular care.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology or CT preferred; BLS required by orientation end.
• 1+ year of Radiologic Technologist experience in Radiology or CT.
• Able to participate in on-call shifts and educate staff.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for exam appropriateness.
• Interviews patient to obtain medical history and assess risk factors.
• Explains procedures, risks, and post-care instructions to patients.
• Sets up equipment and acquires radiographic images per script.
• Reviews images, documents deviations, and communicates with radiologists.
• Responds to medical emergencies as needed and participates in on-call duties.
• Provides imaging education to residents, students, and new staff.

Skills

ARRT BLS experience

Patient care

On-call readiness

Education

ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist (R) or CT certification

Tools

Computed Tomography (CT)

BLS Training

Job description

• Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus, based on amount of relevant experience**

• Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus, based on amount of relevant experience**

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Job Description

• Verifies patient identity and reviews patients medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
• Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
• 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.
• Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• 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.
• Able to take call/standby as required by the department. May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT) preferred.
• Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
• One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT)

Job: Imaging/Radiology

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

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