Comp Tomography Technologist

About This Role

Perform high-quality diagnostic CT procedures while ensuring radiation protection for patients. This role involves administering contrast media, maintaining aseptic technique, and responding to changing patient conditions.

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.
• Effectively communicate with patients to obtain important clinical information, instruct the patient, relieve anxiety, and gain agreement during procedures.
• Legibly complete protocol sheets as well as document own actions and patient responses, notes to Radiologist.
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.

Requirements

• Current ARRT registration
• Compliance with State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs CT installations ionizing radiation Rules
• Compliance with American College of Radiology CT Accreditation Program requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients
• Strong understanding and application of Guest Relations skills and excellent customer service skills
• Patient confidentiality
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to function effectively under dynamic and stressful conditions
• Adaptability 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 and move heavy equipment
• Dexterity using fine motor skills
• Strong attention to detail

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
• Previous CT experience
• PACS Experience
• Proficient computer skills
• EPIC experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications