Pediatric CT Technologist Contingent Rotate

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Pediatric CT Technologist for a contingent rotate assignment. Under supervision, you will perform diagnostic CT exams and ensure patient safety and accuracy of imaging.

You will verify patient identity, review medical history, explain procedures and risks, and communicate findings to radiologists. The role includes on-call duties and cross-training within the radiology team to support patient care.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in Radiology (R) or CT (CT) preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider must be completed by end of orientation.
• One or more years of Radiologic Technologist experience in Radiology or CT certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic CT exams using appropriate imaging equipment.
• Verify patient identity and review medical history for exam appropriateness.
• Explain procedure to patient, including risks and benefits, and obtain consent when required.
• Communicate imaging data to radiologist and participate in quality-improvement activities.

Skills

ARRT Radiologic Technologist

BLS Healthcare Provider

Job description

Pediatric CT Technologist Contingent Rotate – 2506002401

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.

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

Job

: Imaging and Radiology

Primary Location

: MI-Detroit

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 00

Shift Type: Rotate

FTE : 0.010000