Computed Tomography Technologist - 7 On 7 Off

About the role

Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including tomography scanner equipment.
• Prepares patients for 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 within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety 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 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.

Requirements

• 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 Qualifications

• Associate degree in radiology.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Daily work times: 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Hours per pay period: 70.
• On-call: No.
• Weekends: Yes.

Location: Michigan, Lansing