CT Technologist - 24 Hours Weekly - Day Shift

CT TECHNOLOGIST - 24 HOURS WEEKLY - DAY SHIFT

22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236

Sign On Bonus: Up to $6,000

Schedule: 10 or 12 hour shifts, Start times of 7AM or 8AM, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Part-Time Benefit Eligible

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.

• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history, as necessary.

• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.

• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.

• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.

• 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.

• 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.

• Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.

• 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.

• 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. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted

• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System

• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study

• 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.

• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

• Must maintain the required hours of continued education.

• Healthcare Provider certification required. (BCLS)

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

One or more of the following:

• Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• NMTCB(CD Computed Tomography Specialty Certification or ARRT(CT) Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography required in addition to CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.

• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Must be registered in Computer Tomography within 12 months of date of hire.

• Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy specialty also accepted.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: HFSJH CT
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable