CT Technologist Full Time Days at Tenet Healthcare

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

15000.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Ct Exams, Imaging Equipment Operation, Patient Identity Verification, Medical History Review, Risk Assessment, Patient Education, Pharmaceutical Administration, Image Acquisition, Radiologist Communication, Emergency Response, Post Care Instructions, Process Improvement, Quality Of Care Analysis, Patient Flow Analysis, Patient Satisfaction, Imaging Education

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

**Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus, based on amount of relevant experience** DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure. Job Description: 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. 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)

Responsibilities

The technologist performs diagnostic CT exams following established policies, verifying patient identity, reviewing medical records, and interviewing patients to update medical history and assess risks. They explain procedures, acquire images, review results, document observations, and respond to medical emergencies as needed.