Computerized Tomography Technologist - $10,000 Sign on bonus (pro-rated)

Mission Statement: Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostic CT procedures applying principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients.
• Identify and administer correct contrast media per departmental protocol.
• Use and maintain aseptic techniques, accurately draw up sterile contrast media and other solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions and all other precautions required by the University of Michigan Health System.
• Respond to patients changing physical conditions, such as changes in airway/breathing, heart rate, acute change in level of consciousness, seizure etc.
• Maintain current ARRT registration.
• Maintain compliance with the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs CT installations ionizing radiation Rules and the American College of Radiology CT Accreditation Program requirements.
• Effectively communicate with patients to obtain important clinical information, instruct the patient, relieve anxiety, and gain agreement during procedures.
• Understand and apply guest relations skills and display excellent customer service skills.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate excellent collaboration skills.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of any protocol changes, patient responses, and communications to the radiologist, including any additional protocol instructions.
• Function effectively under conditions that are often dynamic and stressful.
• Adapt to changing environments (flexible schedules, emergency conditions, protocol development, technology advancements).
• Demonstrate strong dependability, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity, and integrity.
• Demonstrated understanding of all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose, and radiation protection.
• Safely transfer patients to and from transport devices and the CT table, handle and move heavy equipment, including a portable CT scanner.
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Demonstrate strong fine motor skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Maintain CPR certification.

Requirements

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification and Registration by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) upon hire.
• ARRT (CT) Post Primary certification should be achieved within 2 years of hiring or transferring, with the initial exam attempt taking place within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Reasonable experience in diagnostic radiography or computerized tomography.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification and Registration by ARRT in Radiography (R) upon hire.
• ARRT (CT) Post Primary certification within 2 years of hiring or transferring.
• Reasonable experience in diagnostic radiography or CT.

Desired Qualifications

• CT certification.
• CPR certification.
• PACS experience.
• Epic experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose, and radiation protection.
• Strong fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, ingenuity, and creativity.
• Ability to function effectively in dynamic and high-stress environments.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, including flexible schedules, emergency situations, protocol development, and technological advancements.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous CT experience.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.

Schedule

• Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (14-hour shifts).
• Additionally, one weekday shift per pay period from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
• Scheduling Flexibility: The department makes every effort to provide consistent schedules; however, shifts and schedules may be adjusted as necessary to meet patient care and operational requirements.

Work Locations

Primary location: Brighton, with coverage at other off-site locations as needed.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP).