CT TECHNOLOGIST

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:   

Perform CT images at multiple facility locations to provide quality patient care under the guidance of a radiologist.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

•  Provide patient positioning, injection or ingestion of contrast media, appropriate setting of computer techniques, demonstration of appropriate anatomy, collection of patient data, and compliance with sterile technique.
• Coordinate patient appointments with other diagnostic procedures.
• Communicate to the patient the entire process that the patient will undergo for CT examination.
• Provide quality control measures in the use of the CT equipment.
• Store and maintain patient records in appropriate storage medium.
• Reschedule patients during down-time.
• Complete all computer data entry requirements to assure timely completion and availability of study for physician interpretation

Job Requirements

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | General Requirements | • Must be certified by the | | | American Registry of Radiologic | | | Technologists (ARRT) in | | | radiography and CT. | | | | | | • Must be CPR certified. | | | | | | • Minimum of AHA Heart Saver | | | certification or BLS required. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Work Experience | • Minimum two years' experience | | | as a R.T. or specialized training | | | in CT. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Education | • Associates Degree in Radiologic | | | Technology. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | Specialized Knowledge and Skills | • Demonstrate competence in | | | assessing patient diagnosis and | | | requested CT exam. | | | | | | • Trained in proper techniques of | | | injecting contrast media and | | | procedures employed in the event | | | of contrast reaction. | | | | | | • Adept at customer service. | | | | | | • Ability to work at multiple | | | locations. | | | | | | • Demonstrates ability to use a | | | keyboard as may be required to | | | perform the essential duties of | | | the job.
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*This position represents all open CT Tech positions with Sparrow Hospital and Sparrow Imaging Locations

Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.