Pediatric CT Technologist Contingent Rotate
About the role
Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.
Location: Detroit, Michigan. Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. Job Type: PRN. Shift Type: Rotating.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment under general supervision and following established policies and procedures.
- Verify patient identity and review medical records for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
- Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and/or psychological indicators.
- Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow‑up.
- Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per script.
- Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
- Provide physician‑prescribed post‑care instructions to patients.
- Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice, including quality of care, patient flow, reject‑repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
- Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
- Be able to take call/standby as required by the department.
- May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist as needed.
Qualifications
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT) preferred.
- Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
- One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT).