About this opportunity
mclarenhlth lists this Computed Tomography Technologist (Clarkston) opportunity in clarkston, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
10. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Clarkston Medical Imaging Department:
No in-patient population
21 bed ED
Non-Trauma Center
Stroke Certified
Outpatient Schedule goes from 7:00am - 6:15pm
#LI-KH1
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 from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date.
Required for Lead:
Certified as CT Technologist
Preferred:
Associate degree in radiology
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
clarkston, MI, 48347, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.