CT Technologist
Detroit, MI
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT)

Location: Detroit, Michigan
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Job Summary

Under general supervision, perform computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May also perform general diagnostic radiology examinations and related duties.

Essential Functions

• Explain examination procedures and prepare patients for CT scans.
• Review clinical data and obtain additional patient medical history as needed.
• Prepare procedure room and maintain supplies.
• Analyze anatomical structures, set up equipment, and perform CT scans.
• Manually control equipment to obtain proper diagnostic images.
• Administer intravenous contrast media using power injectors; monitor patients for reactions and provide immediate care if needed.
• Prepare and set up sterile equipment and supplies; assist Radiologist with complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
• Apply radiation protection principles (shielding, dose reduction, ALARA techniques).
• Manage image quality and delivery into PACS; complete study indexing in Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Review and confirm clinical protocols with Radiologist before studies.
• Maintain documentation in medical records and radiology systems to support clinical and billing functions.
• Demonstrate excellent team member standards including communication, respect, and teamwork.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent or completion of required continuing medical education hours.
• Current ARRT certification and ARRT (CT) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of CT Technologist experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to operate CT equipment effectively.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities including communication, ownership, motivation, sensitivity, excellence, teamwork, and respect.
• Must be self-directed, flexible, committed to teamwork, open to learning, and respectful of diversity.
• Ability to work in hospital fixed units or ambulatory mobile units.
• Awareness of radiation safety and exposure risks; ability to follow proper precautions.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move equipment or patients over 10 lbs.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Radiologic Technologist - Computed Tomography
• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year of CT Technologist experience within the last year

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to radiation and high-voltage equipment.
• Potential exposure to contagious patients.
• May require occasional lifting/moving of equipment or patients over 10 lbs.

This position is suitable for CT technologists seeking a short-term contract in a hospital or ambulatory setting with a focus on patient care, imaging quality, and teamwork.