CT Scan Technologists Afternoons FT

CT Scan Technologists Afternoons FT

Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Description

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patients' medical records for the appropriateness of exams or procedures. Interviews patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assesses risk factors. Explains the procedure to patients, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols, and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. 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 Technologists (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 the end of the orientation period.
• One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT).