Computed Tomography Technologist

Position Summary

Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster comfort and confidence in patients, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment, including tomography scanner equipment.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning them to correctly capture images requested by a physician.
• Properly identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms, and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains adequate supplies of all consumables needed for quality testing.
• Performs routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• Assists other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

• High school diploma or GED
• Certified as CT Technologist
• If not CT Certified, cross training from another ARRT modality to become CT Certified within 12 months.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Current BLS certification

• Associate degree in radiology

• Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and development.

• Sedentary Work: Lifting up to 10 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying of small items; walking and standing occasionally required.
• Light Work: Lifting up to 20 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying of objects up to 10 pounds; walking or standing required to a significant degree.
• Medium Work: Lifting up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Heavy Work: Lifting up to 100 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Very Heavy Work: Lifting objects over 100 pounds with frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Requisition :
• Daily Work Times:
  Varied
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call:
  No
• Weekends:
  Yes