Computed Tomography Technologist - Bad Axe, United States - McLaren Health Care

    McLaren Health Care
    McLaren Health Care Bad Axe, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    CT Technologist - Full time, New 12 hour shift available $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS
    WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM RADIOLOGY SERVICES AS WELL.

    Position Summary:
    Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas
    consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.


    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    • Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concernsto foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
    • Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to tomography scanner equipment.
    • In addition to conducting scans, prepares patients for these diagnostic procedures by explaining the process and positioning patients to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
    • Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist's scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
    • Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.

    Qualifications:

    _Required:
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    • Certified as a computed tomography technologist
    • If not CT certified, cross training from another ARRT modality to become CT certified within 12 months.
    • Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology
    • Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
    • Current BLS certification

    _Preferred:
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    • Associate degree in radiology