CT Technologist Full Time Nights

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI is seeking a Night shift Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic CT exams and radiology procedures under supervision. You will verify patient information, review charts, explain procedures, set up equipment, acquire images, and assist radiologists with image interpretation while maintaining safety standards.

ARRT certification, BLS, and 1+ year radiology/CT experience are required; strong interpersonal skills and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in Radiology (or CT) required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers completed by orientation end.
• 1+ year radiologic technologist experience or CT certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic CT exams with appropriate imaging equipment.
• Verify patient identity and review medical records for exam appropriateness.
• Explain procedures, risks and follow-up; set up equipment and acquire images.
• Review images, document deviations, and communicate with radiologist.
• Provide post-care instructions and participate in process-improvement activities.
• Ability to take call/standby; may perform duties of radiologic technologist as needed.

Skills

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Radiology Experience

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Equipment Operation

Attention to Detail

Education

ARRT Registration (Radiology)

BLS Certification

Tools

Imaging Equipment Knowledge

CT Imaging Knowledge

Job description

$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC's largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace's joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

Summary Description

• Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
• Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Skills Required

• 1. Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient's physical ability and/or limitations.
• 2. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress; ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
• 3. Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
• 4. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
• 5. Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation.
• 6. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach and lift in order to provide patient care.
• 7. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.

• Job: Imaging/Radiology
• Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift Type: Night