CT/X-ray Technologist, full time, nights

Holland Hospital; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Hospital in Detroit, MI is seeking a Registered Radiologic Technologist to perform CT imaging on nights, with a 36-hour week and 7p-7a shifts. The role involves explaining exams, positioning patients, applying shielding, entering data, selecting exposure parameters, and ensuring image quality.

Ideal candidates hold an associates degree or higher, are a registered radiologic technologist, and CT boards are preferred. BLS/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher education required
• Registered Radiologic Technologist
• CT Boards preferred
• BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Performs Computed Tomography Imaging and explains examinations to patients, obtaining patient history in line with guidelines
• Positions patient for examinations per departmental protocols and uses immobilization and shielding as appropriate
• Enters patient identification in computer systems and selects radiation exposure and parameters per protocols
• Reviews CT images to ensure acceptable image quality
• Completes patient charges and documents clinical information in the system
• Administers IV contrast media per protocols and reviews consent with patient
• Keeps CT equipment clean, coordinates scheduling with Central Scheduling, and manages emergent/inpatient orders
• Receives and reviews patient orders, arranges daily work schedule, and ensures pre-authorization requirements are met
• Performs related duties including cross-training and standing in Radiology Assistant role when needed

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Night Shift, 7p-7a

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36

Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher education
• Registered Radiologic Technologist
• CT Boards preferred
• BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association

Performs Computed Tomography Imaging

• Explains examination to the patient and obtains a patient history in compliance with departmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Positions patient for the examination according to established departmental protocols.
• Applies patient immobilization devices and gonad shielding as appropriate.
• Enters patient identification information in assigned computer systems.
• Selects radiation exposure and computer parameters in accordance with department protocols.
• Reviews CT images to insure acceptable image quality.

Completes Patient Charges

• Records all patient charges as scheduled by ordering physician.
• Documents clinical information in computer system and other specified data as required.
• Charges the procedure after performing the CT exam.
• Completes appropriate consent form for performing the procedure.

Administers I.V. Contrast Media

• Selects appropriate contrast media.
• Prepares I.V. contrast administration on established protocols.
• Explains and reviews contrast administration procedure consent with the patient.
• Follows universal precautions in accordance to Hospital policy.
• Adheres to I.V. Contrast Medication Administration guidelines as established by the department.

Performs Related Duties

• Cleans CT equipment and accessories.
• Requests supplies from hospital stock to responsible designee.
• Coordinates time of CT examination with other imaging modalities as needed.
• Performs daily scanner calibration tests in accordance to manufacturer specifications.
• Assists in the cross-training of future personnel.
• Performs the Radiology Assistant role in the absence of personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Receives and Reviews Patient Orders

• Obtains in-patient and out-patient orders from the information system.
• Reviews requests for diagnosis and examination requested with interpreting physician to insure appropriate procedure is ordered.
• Arranges daily work schedule to accommodate emergent and inpatient CT requests.
• Follows the insurance pre-authorization requirements for payer compliance.

Schedules CT Examinations

• Works with Central Scheduling to assist in scheduling outpatient CT examinations.
• Verifies indications for requested CT examinations on the daily schedule.
• Coordinates CT examinations with other radiology examinations.
• Manages the emergent and inpatient orders within the daily schedule.

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