MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

CT Scan Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSaginaw, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's degree is required; a degree in a healthcare-related field is listed as equivalent experience, and a BA in Nuclear Medicine qualifies for the position.
ARRT registration as a Registered Radiologic Technologist is required within one year of hire or transfer.
ARRT CT registration is required within three years of hire or transfer; the posting also allows NMTCB CT certification as a pathway for CT certification.
One year of CT technologist experience in a medical center or similar setting is preferred.
At least two years of experience working as a technologist in a medical center or similar setting is preferred.
Basic knowledge of a personal computer, keyboard dexterity, and RIS/PACS/HIS is required.
Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and convey ideas and concepts clearly.
Tuberculosis testing is required as needed according to MIOSHA standards.
Annual OSHA training must be completed according to the Exposure Control Plan.
The employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
The employee must be able to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
The employee needs sufficient vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
The employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and may need to stoop, kneel, or crouch frequently.
The employee must follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
The employee must be able to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, stay awake, and perform dexterity tasks including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling.
The role has a medium physical demand level and requires the ability to occasionally lift or carry 21–50 pounds, frequently handle 20 pounds and walk, stand, push, or pull arm/leg controls, and constantly handle 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform computed tomography studies according to protocol, distinguish normal from abnormal anatomy, and tailor exams based on patient history, protocol, and radiologist instructions.
Administer intravenous and oral contrast as required by protocols and institutional guidelines, monitor patients' physical and mental condition throughout procedures, and record patient data.
Protect patients, oneself, and others from radiation using gonadal shielding and collimation where applicable, and document scheduling acknowledgments as directed.
Perform nursing duties, including assisting the radiologist with sterile procedures, practicing sterile technique, obtaining vital signs and pertinent clinical history, and performing venous puncture.
Identify allergic reactions or other urgent medical conditions and notify and assist the radiologist with treatment.
Prepare and maintain patient information and digital files in a computerized database.
Perform clerical duties when clerical personnel are absent.
Orient and train new personnel and students on departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Participate in quality assurance and CQI programs as needed.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities offered by the employer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Summary

This position assists the radiologist and other physicians with high quality, computerized tomographic and radiographic images required in part for the diagnosis and treatment of patients while ensuring the least amount of radiation exposure to oneself and the patient. Provides general care to the patient while in the department.
Responsibilities

(35%)*Performs computer tomography studies following protocol. Is able to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and will tailor exams in accordance with patient history obtained, protocol, and Radiologist instruction.

(30%)*Administers IV and oral contrast as required for procedures according to protocols. Follows departmental protocol and institution guidelines for delivery of IV contrast material. Monitors patients physical and mental condition throughout the entire procedures. Records any and all patient data appropriately.

(20%)*Provides radiation protection for patients, self and others using gonadal shielding and collimation where applicable. Document acknowledgment of scheduling as directed.

(15%)*Performs nursing duties, including but not limited to the following: assisting the radiologist in the performance of sterile procedures, practicing sterile technique, obtain vital signs, obtain pertinent clinical history, and must be proficient in venous puncture. Will document any and all important data appropriately. Will be able to identify an allergic reaction or any other urgent medical condition and will notify and assist the radiologist in the treatment of such a situation.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares and maintains patient information and digital files in computerized database.

Performs clerical duties in the absence of clerical personnel.

Orients and trains new personnel and students to the departmental policies, procedures and protocols.

Participates in quality assurance and CQI programs as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures

ARRT - Reg Radiologic Technologist

Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 year of hire or transfer

ARRT CT - ARRT CT

Required Equivalent Experience - Required within three years of hire or transfer into position e

Required Education

Associates Degree

Equivalent Experience: Degree in Healthcare Related Field. One (1) year experience working as a CT technologist in a medical center or similar setting preferred. At least two (2) years experience working as a technologist in a medical center or similar setting preferred. ARRT registered required and CT registered required (as of 3/13/16) within 2 years of hire date, a BA in Nuclear Medicine is a degree that qualifies to hold this position, includes Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologists and also include the NMTCB CT certification as a pathway for CT certification instead of ARRT

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Basic knowledge of personal computer, keyboard dexterity and RIS/PACS/HIS.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Tuberculosis (TB) testing as needed according to MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety Health Administration) standards.

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level:Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Other Comments

About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at MyMichigan Health

See more jobs