Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography

TEEMA; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography. In this vital role, you will perform CT scans and general diagnostic radiology examinations, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process. You'll be responsible for preparing patients, operating advanced imaging equipment, and maintaining high standards of care and communication. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to accurate diagnoses and patient well-being. If you're passionate about radiology and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Specializes in computerized tomographic radiological procedures.
• Must have certification in Computed Tomography.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to patients and prepares them for examinations.
• Administers contrast media and monitors patient reactions.
• Performs imaging procedures while ensuring radiation protection.

Skills

CT scanning

Patient care

Radiation protection

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology

Certification in Computed Tomography

Tools

PACS

RIS

CT imaging equipment

Job description

Job Title: Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography
Job ID: 78407
Location: Southfield, Michigan

Overview:
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.

What you will be doing:

1. Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
2. Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
3. Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
4. Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.
5. Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
6. Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
7. May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
8. Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.
12. Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before performing study.
13. 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.
14. Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.