CT Technologist
Jackson, MI
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

 Shift: 6pm - 6:30am EST. Every other weekend required. No Call required. Block schedule available. 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:*Must have Associates degree in Applied Science in Radiology*Must have peripheral IV insertion experience or be willing to obtain training. *At least 1 years experience in Hospital Setting required*Prior experience working in a fast paced environment and independently. *Strong people skills, good communicator*Will be responsible for transporting patients to and from EDSkills: 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 Required Skills: [ "PATIENT PREPARATION", "CLINICAL DATA REVIEW", "CT SCAN OPERATION", "INTRAVENOUS CONTRAST MEDIA ADMINISTRATION", "STERILE EQUIPMENT SETUP"] Additional Skills: [ "RADIATION PROTECTION PRINCIPLES", "PACS IMAGE MANAGEMENT", "INITIATIVE", "RADIOLOGY INFORMATION SYSTEM (RIS) USAGE", "CLINICAL PROTOCOL REVIEW", "MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION", "CUSTOMER SERVICE", "COMMUNICATION", "OWNERSHIP", "UNDERSTANDING", "MOTIVATION", "SENSITIVITY", "EXCELLENCE", "TEAMWORK", "RESPECT", "SELF-DIRECTION", "FLEXIBILITY", "TEAM CONCEPT COMMITMENT", "WILLINGNESS TO LEARN", "OPENNESS TO NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCES", "DIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE"]Education: Required Education:-High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.-Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired 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. Guaranteed Hours: 36