Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography

Job Title:
Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography

Job Location:

Jackson, MI
Job Duration:3 Months (possibility of extension)

Job Summary

• Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients.
• May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination.
• Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
• Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
• May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
• Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.
• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.
• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.
• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.

Required Certification & Licensure

• BLS.
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or registry-eligible.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors.
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
• Structural heart experience.
• Procedural experience.

Client’ Customer Service Policy are summarized below

• Communication.
• Ownership.
• Understanding.
• Motivation.
• Sensitivity.
• Excellence.
• Teamwork.
• Respect.

Must possess the following personal qualities

• Be self-directed.
• Be flexible and committed to the team concept.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn.
• Be open to new learning experiences.
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment.
• Demonstrates customer service values.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• May work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers.
• May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized. May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.
• May be exposed to potentially contagious patients.
• Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.

City: Jackson

Start Date: 12/29/2025

End Date: 03/28/2026

Schedule Hours Per Week: 36.00

Schedule Hours Per Day: 12.00

Schedule Days Per Week: 3.00

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