CAR-IMAGING TECH II - CT TECH

Job Opportunity

Positions Location: Carson City, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

• Participates in technical duties directly involved with the CT scanner including developing, initiating and monitoring procedures for the effective utilization of this unit.

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.

• Maintains equipment for proper imaging
• Sets up and adjusts equipment dependent on the exam
• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine proper handling and special requirements. Explains and prepares the patient for the exam requested.
• Assists in the administration and administers various chemical substances to render specific organs or systems more opaque.
• Reviews patient charts and requests with the radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained.
• Quality controls all images, maintains inventory, and adheres to safety regulations. Participates in training of department personnel, including students.
• Must be available for on-call status, as needed, after normal operating hours and must work all shifts and rotate through the radiology department as needed.
• Performs general office duties and compiles reports as needed.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Job Requirements

Current certification in basic life support/CPR. ARRT Required Registration by the A.R.R.T. Must have additional (or working towards) certification registry in CT and basic Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and computer experience.

Minimum of 2 years of radiologic experience Preferred - Previous CT experience preferred. Preferred - inpatient experience in all modes of patient care

High School Diploma or GED.

Must have good communication, writing, math, reasoning, and computer skills Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow 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.