CT Radiographer
Lifepoint Health® · Marquette, MI · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time
About the role
This position is a MAST Union Role with an $7,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates. Schedule is 32 hours per week with varied shifts including 8, 10, and 12 hour rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provides computerized assisted tomographic/radiologic services as ordered/directed, according to established practices and procedures.
- Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
- Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
- Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies.
- Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
- Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
- Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
- Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
- Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
Requirements
- Two years ARRT accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
- Associate's degree (Preferred).
- If not ARRT(CT), then you must work under the supervision of an ARRT(CT) technologist until your ARRT(CT) is obtained.
Certifications
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
- ARRT Registry in Radiology (R) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- ARRT Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in CT (within 1 year hire/transfer)
Qualifications
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- 1 year in radiologic technology and/or CT procedures (Preferred)
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.