Radiologic Technologist

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Job Title: Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography

Location: Grand Blanc, MI

Duration: 14 Weeks Contract with Possible Extension.

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Pay rate: $67 an hour (W2)

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision, specializes in performing computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients.

• May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations.

• Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Explains the examination procedure to patients and prepares the patient for the examination.

• Reviews clinical data on the requisition and performs the appropriate examination.

• Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary.

• Prepares the procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.

• Analyzes the patient's anatomical structure, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.

• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.

• Administers intravenous contrast media, including utilization of power injectors.

• Monitors the patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care if a reaction occurs.

• May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure.

• Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.

• Assists the Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.

• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.

• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.

• Reviews and confirms clinical protocols with the Radiologist as necessary before performing the study.

• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

• Performs all necessary documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Required Skills & Experience:

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Customer Service Policy and summarized below:

• Communication

• Ownership

• Understanding

• Motivation

• Sensitivity

• Excellence

• Teamwork

• Respect

• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services

Must possess the following personal qualities:

• Be self-directed

• Be flexible and committed to the team concept

• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn

• Be open to new learning experiences

• Accepts and respects diversity without judgement

• Demonstrates customer service values

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• May work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers.

• May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilised.

• May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.

• May be exposed to potentially contagious patients.

• Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

• Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.

• BLS

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radio logic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or registry-eligible