Travel CT Technologist
Grand Blanc, MI
Trustaff Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: 
Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:
-Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
-Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
-Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
-Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, 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 to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
-May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
-Assists 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 as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming 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 documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Schedule Notes:• Duration: 13 weeks • Interview: MS Teams • Education: High School Diploma • Certifications: ARRT (CT) and BLS • Schedule: 7a-7:30p with every other weekend • Block Scheduling: No • On Call: No • Level II Trauma Center

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' 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 deversity without judgment.
-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 utilized. 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Education:

Required Education:
-High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
-Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certification & Licensure:
-BLS
-Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or registry-eligible.

Preferred Certification & Licensure:
-N/A

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Job Category: HFH-Clinical-Allied