Comp Tomography Technologist

About This Role

Perform high-quality diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) procedures while prioritizing radiation protection for patients. This role involves administering contrast media, maintaining aseptic techniques, and responding to patients' changing physical 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
• Communicate effectively with patients to obtain clinical information, instruct them, relieve anxiety, and gain agreement during procedures
• Legibly complete protocol sheets and document own actions and patient responses, including notes to Radiologist
• Move patients safely from transportation devices to and from the CT table and move heavy equipment such as a portable CT scanner
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record

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
• Guest Relations skills and excellent customer service skills
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to legibly complete protocol sheets and document actions/responses
• Ability to function effectively under dynamic and stressful conditions
• Adaptability to changing environments (flexible schedules, emergency conditions, protocol development, technology advancements)
• Graduation from a school of radiology technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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 such as a portable CT scanner
• Ability to receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders
• Dexterity using fine motor skills and strong attention to detail
• CPR certification
• Certification and Registration by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) upon hire
• ARRT (CT) Advance Modality Certification must be completed within 2 years from hire/transfer date. First exam attempt must be within 12 months from hire/transfer date.
• Reasonable experience in diagnostic radiography or computerized tomography
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity and professionalism
• Demonstrated understanding with all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose and radiation protection

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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