CT Technologist Procedural CT

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a part-time CT Radiology Technologist to perform computerized tomography procedures under general supervision. You will prepare patients, review clinical data, and obtain high-quality diagnostic images while applying radiation safety principles.

You will administer IV contrast, assist with biopsies when needed, and document all studies in PACS/RIS with attention to accuracy and patient care. The role emphasizes teamwork and timely communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• ARRT registration in CT or registry eligible; must obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Must maintain continued education hours.
• Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Explain examination procedures to patients and prepare them for the exam.
• Review requisitions and patient history to select appropriate examination methods.
• Perform CT scans and set up equipment to obtain diagnostic information.
• Control equipment parameters to obtain proper images and reduce radiation exposure.
• Administer intravenous contrast media using power injectors.
• Assist Radiologist with complex sterile procedures such as biopsies.
• Document procedures and ensure image delivery and indexing in PACS and RIS.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiation safety

Image quality assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT registration (CT) or registry-eligible

BCLS Healthcare Provider certification

Tools

ARRT CT registry tools

Job description

Schedule: Part Time Days

Location: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary. Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
• Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors.
• Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.
• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System
• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or registry eligible. If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire. Failure to obtain registry within the designated time-frame will result in termination of the Rad Tech- CT position.
• Must maintain the required hours of continued education.
• Healthcare Provider certification required. (BCLS)