Computed Tomography Technologist (Pontiac)McLaren Health Care • Michigan, North Dakota, United States
Computed Tomography Technologist (Pontiac)
McLaren Health Care
- Michigan, North Dakota, United States
- Michigan, North Dakota, United States
About
Position Summary: Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
* Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
* Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to tomography scanner equipment.
* In addition to conducting scans, prepares patients for these diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning patients to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
* Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist's scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
* Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
* Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
* Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
* Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
* May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
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Qualifications:
Required:
* Certified as a Computed Tomography Technologist
* If not CT Certified, cross training from another ARRT modality to become CT Certified within 12 months.
* Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology
* Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
* Current BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.
Preferred:
* Associate degree in radiology
Additional Information
* Schedule: Full-time
* Additional Locations: Michigan, Clarkston
* Requisition ID:
* Daily Work Times: Variable
* Hours Per Pay Period: 72
* On Call: No
* Weekends: Yes
Languages
- English
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