What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography position at OpTech LLC?
Detroit, Michigan
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Title: Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography
Location: Onsite - Detroit, MI
Shift Hours
• Days, 6pm-6am Weekend and every other weekend
Schedule Notes
• Minimum Exp: 2 years
• Education: High School Diploma
• Certifications: ARRT (CT) and BLS
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center
• Schedule: Days, 6p-6a Weekend and every other weekend
Job Summary
Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations and performs related duties as required. Responsible for providing accurate, high-quality diagnostic imaging while maintaining patient safety, radiation protection standards, appropriate documentation, and compliance with established clinical and customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
Other Area(s)
Contract
Title: Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography
Location: Onsite - Detroit, MI
Shift Hours
• Days, 6pm-6am Weekend and every other weekend
Schedule Notes
• Minimum Exp: 2 years
• Education: High School Diploma
• Certifications: ARRT (CT) and BLS
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center
• Schedule: Days, 6p-6a Weekend and every other weekend
Job Summary
Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations and performs related duties as required. Responsible for providing accurate, high-quality diagnostic imaging while maintaining patient safety, radiation protection standards, appropriate documentation, and compliance with established clinical and customer service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Explain examination procedures to patients and prepare patients for examinations.
- Review clinical data on requisitions and perform appropriate examinations.
- Obtain additional information regarding the patient's medical history as necessary.
- Prepare procedure rooms and regularly replenish stock, including linen and related supplies.
- Analyze the patient's anatomical structures, set up equipment, and perform CT scans.
- Manually control equipment to obtain appropriate diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
- Administer intravenous contrast media, including utilization of power injectors.
- Monitor patients for possible reactions related to the study and provide immediate care if a reaction occurs.
- Prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for procedures as necessary.
- Ensure adequate supplies are available and properly stored.
- Assist the Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures, including biopsies.
- Perform imaging procedures while demonstrating the principles of radiation protection.