CT Technologist

Job Description

Turns out you can earn a living doing a job you love. Now offering increased pay rates and a $15,000 sign on bonus for this full-time, CT Technologist position.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection. Always follows Corewell Health philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Verifies patient identification and physician order.
• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
• Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record. Performs CT and related patient care procedures using age-appropriate methods for patient's physical ability and/or limitations.
• Places IV's as required for injection of contrast media. Proficiently operates CT imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.
• Ensures equipment is wiped down and sanitized between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.
• Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to PAC's.
• Use effective inter/intra-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical and support staff.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Training:

• Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Must remain in good standing with the ARRT. Additional CT certification required within 1 year of hire with the exception; Technologists working in the CT modality before 2008 are exempt from obtaining the additional CT modality certification.

Other Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers from The American Heart Association and/or The American Red Cross at hire.

BENEFITS:

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• NEW On-demand pay program - powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all campuses

ABOUT US:

Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital

Serving the greater Farmington Hills area since 1965, this hospital has grown in size and capabilities over the decades to become a Level II trauma hospital that serves as the base teaching hospital for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's high-performing facilities for multiple procedures and conditions and has been recognized as a Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence.

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