Computed Tomography Technologist at McLaren Health Care

Lapeer, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Computed Tomography, Patient Care, Radiologic Technology, Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Positioning, Medication Administration, Documentation, Communication, Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, BLS Certification, General Radiologic Technology, Patient History

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Days: 6:00am - 6:30pm Weekend rotation Position Summary: Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met. Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to tomography scanner equipment. In addition to conducting scans, prepares patients for these diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning patients to correctly capture the images requested by a physician. Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment. May assist other areas of radiology as assigned. Performs other related duties as required and directed. Qualifications: Required: Certified as a computed tomography technologist If not CT certified, cross training from another ARRT modality to become CT certified within 12 months. Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). Current BLS certification Preferred: Associate degree in radiology #LI-AR1

Responsibilities

The technologist is responsible for producing computerized tomographic scans and ensuring patient comfort during procedures. They also maintain imaging equipment and complete necessary documentation.