Pediatric CT Technologist Contingent Rotate

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic CT exams, verify patient identity, review medical history, and set up equipment per script.

You will explain procedures and risks, ensure quality imaging, and communicate findings to the radiologist. The role includes post-procedure instructions, call duties, and involvement in imaging education and process improvements.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration or CT certification preferred.
• BLS healthcare provider required by orientation end.
• 1+ year radiologic technologist experience or CT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment.
• Verify patient identity and medical history; explain procedures and risks.
• Review images with radiologist and document deviations from protocols; provide post-care instructions.

Skills

ARRT CT/Radiology

BLS CPR

Radiologic Technologist experience

Job description

Job Description

Description

Description :

Children's Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children's Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Children's Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. 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

• 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).

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Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

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