Title: CT Technologist
Location: Royal Oak, MI
Duration: 14 weeks
Shift: 1pm-11:30pm, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend rotation
Summary:
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation while applying ALARA principles of radiation protection. Follows Beaumont philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Verifies patient identification and physician order.
• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
• Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.
• Performs CT and related patient care procedures using age-appropriate methods for the patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• Places IVs as required for injection of contrast media.
• Proficiently operates CT imaging equipment and performs necessary quality control and quality assurance testing.
• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to the radiologist in a timely manner.
• Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.
• Accurately and efficiently uses hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules, and sending information to clients.
• Uses effective inter/intra-departmental communication and participates with medical staff, management, technical, and support staff.

Required Skills:

• Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.
• 1-3 years of experience beyond staff radiographer level.

Certifications & Licenses:

• ARRT – CT certification required upon hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire (AHA or ARC accepted).