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Job description
***30,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
Position Summary:
Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to tomography scanner equipment.
In addition to conducting scans, prepares patients for these diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning patients to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist's scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role):
Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
Orients and/or trains new staff.
Problem solving capabilities.
Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
Work flow/distribution of work.
Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.
Qualifications:
Required:
Certified as a Computed Tomography 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
Required for Lead:
Certified as CT Technologist
Preferred:
Associate degree in radiology
Position/Subsidiary Specific:
Certified within fifteen (15) months of hire or transfer
If you do not have the requirements above, we also accept
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certified through NMTCB
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Worksite address
bay city, MI, 48706, US
Who can apply
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