CT Technologist

Location/locations: Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Shift Time: Nights
Hours: 7p-7:30a
Shift length: 12hrs
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
Required Certifications: ARRT - CT; BLS
Scrub Color: Royal Blue

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 patients physical ability and/or limitations.


• Places IVs 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 Clients.


• 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 required


• CRT-Computerized Tomography (CT) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 Year required


• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or


• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC client Upon Hire required