Comp Tomography Technologist

About This Role

Perform high-quality diagnostic CT procedures, administering correct contrast media and maintaining radiation protection principles. This role involves direct patient interaction and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality Diagnostic CT procedures applying principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient
• Identify and administer correct contrast media per departmental protocol
• Use and maintain aseptic technique, accurately draw up sterile contrast media and other solutions
• Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions and all other precautions resolved by the University of Michigan Health System
• Respond to patients changing physical conditions, such as changes in airway/breathing, heart rate, acute change in level of consciousness, seizure etc.

Requirements

• Maintain current ARRT registration
• Compliance with State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs CT installations ionizing radiation Rules and the American College of Radiology CT Accreditation Program requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients
• Ability to understand and apply Guest Relations skills and display excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Demonstrated excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to legibly complete protocol sheets and document actions and patient responses
• Ability to function effectively under dynamic and stressful conditions
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Registration by the ARRT (R)
• Dependability
• Excellent social and communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity and integrity
• Demonstrated understanding with all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose and radiation protection
• Ability to move patients safely from transportation devices to and from the CT table
• Ability to move heavy equipment such as a portable CT scanner
• Ability to receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record
• Dexterity using fine motor skills and strong attention to detail
• CPR certification

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiology technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Reasonable experience in diagnostic radiography or computerized tomography

Nice to Have

• CT certification and previous CT experience
• PACS Experience
• Proficient computer skills
• EPIC experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications