CT Technologist - Computed Tomography - 24 Hours Weekly - Afternoon Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY

The CT Technologist is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Henry Ford Rochester Hospital by, under general supervision, and in accordance with specified protocols, performing total-body diagnostic computerized scanning as indicated by admitting diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician and provides computer guidance during invasive procedures.
• Maintains a positive and professional atmosphere for patients.
• Gathers and exchanges patient information with nursing personnel and physicians.
• Operates the C.T. scanner, using the lowest dose possible to achieve the best images, as required by Radiologists and governing bodies.
• Monitors patient throughout the injection and following procedure for extravasation and/or adverse reactions.
• Assists physicians in a variety of interventional procedures and provides computer guidance for precise biopsy needle placement.
• Prepares and intravenously administers contrast agents as directed by established protocols.
• Secures and returns supplies.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including provision for the contamination free condition of rooms, equipment and personnel.
• Responsible for necessary equipment maintenance recommendations, and “trouble shooting” when indicated.
• Keeps all necessary equipment maintenance logs, which pertain to preventative maintenance or emergency service.
• Responsible for inpatient scheduling and the smooth flow of both scheduled and unscheduled procedures to the extent of section control.
• Responsible for quality control of C.T. examinations.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities as they relate to C.T. Scanning.
• May be required to assist in the development/selection of technical factors, laser film, and capital equipment.
• Maintains continuing education credits as required by the ARRT and ACR.

Requirements

• Advanced CT certification within hire/transfer date required.

Qualifications

This position shall have access to and disclose personal health information only when reasonably necessary to perform the designated job related responsibilities.

Skills

Handles equipment in a responsible, professional manner.

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Afternoons, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Every other weekend and Holiday rotation