CAR-IMAGING TECH II - CT TECH

Job Opportunity Job ID: 50616 Description:

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

General 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.
  
  

Work Experience

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

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
  

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• 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.

Requirements

Job Family Radiology/Imaging Requirements:

Shift Variable

Degree Type / Education Level Associate

Status Per Diem

Facility Sparrow Carson City

Experience Level Under 4 Years