CT Technologist

Location/locations: Farmington Hills Hospital - 28050 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Shift: Nights
Hours: 9p-7:30p
Shift length: 10hrs
Weekend rotation: every other
On Call: no
Required certifications: CRT-ARRT, BLS
Scrub Color: Provided

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection. Follows Beaumont philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Essential Functions

• Verifies patient identification and physician order.


• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.


• Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.


• Performs CT and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient s physical ability and/or limitations.


• Places IV s as required for injection of contrast media.


• Proficiently operates CT imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.


• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.


• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.


• Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.


• Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to Client s.


• Use effective inter/intra-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical and support staff.

Qualifications

Required Associate's Degree Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.

1 year of relevant experience 1-3 years experience beyond staff radiographer level. Preferred

CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire requiredCRT-Computerized Tomography (CT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 Year requiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC client Upon Hire required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs


• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs


• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs


• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs


• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs


• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs


• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs


• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs


• Sitting: Seldom


• Standing: Frequently


• Walking: Frequently


• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom


• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally


• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom


• Squat: Seldom


• Driving: Seldom


• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom


• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom


• Handling: Occasionally


• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom


• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom


• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally


• Visual Acuity 1 [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom


• Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom