CAT Scan Technician - Grand Blanc, United States - Ascension

Description

• Department: CT Department
• Schedule:7AM-7:30PM Weekdays and rotating weekends
• Hospital: Ascension Genesys
• Location: Grand Blanc, MI

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsible for performing all CT procedures without requiring constant supervision. Can exercise independent judgment and initiative to produce high quality diagnostic images, using proper positioning technique and radiation safety practices (ALARA). The Technologist must have the ability to set up and monitor the operations of computerized tomography equipment such as the computer, optical disc unit, gantry, power injector, and use laser images to produce hard copy images(when needed). Must have and understanding of protocols and procedures used in CT scanning. Work directly with patients, physicians and fellow associates. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age group(s) served.

• Perform computed tomography procedures.
• Collaborate patients clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for the Radiologist. B. Prepares patient for procedures; providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and help minimize anxiety. C. Operates computed tomographic equipment and accessories (perform tube warm-ups and calibrations daily).
• Select appropriate program for the desired protocol.
• Position patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patients ability and comfort.
• Immobilize patient as required for appropriate examination.
• Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate, to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Assume responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures.
• Assist the Radiologist/Physician during interventional CT procedures, and assumes aseptic surgical techniques.
• Understand methods and is capable of performing venipuncture (using aseptic techniques).
• In agreement with institutional policies prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, has knowledge of Retrospective Reformations, Post Processing Reformations and FMPR s (provides hardcopy films when necessary).
• Maintain archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.
• Initiate basic life support actions when necessary.
• Provide patient education.
• Assist in maintaining patient records, respecting confidentiality and Institutional policies.
• Assume responsibly for assigned area and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Provide practical instruction for students.
• Maybe responsible for the control of inventory and purchase of supplies for assigned area.
• Maintain knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
• Understand and applies patient relation skills.
• Perform routine cleaning of all CT equipment.
• Pursue appropriate continuing education.
• Positively identifies patients using 2-patient identifiers.
• Other duties under scope of computerized topography.
• Essential Functions:
  • Ability to be mobile and have normal manual dexterity.
  • Must effectively communicate orally, written, by phone, with staff, physicians patients.
  • Assist, move, transfer, support and lift patients.
  • Ability to move standard Radiological equipment.
  • Ability to plan, follow directions and problem solve.
  • Ability to teach and instruct.
  • Knowledge to learn to operate the Medical Center s PACS and Radiology Information System.
• Working Conditions:.
  • Work in a normal patient care environment, where there are exposures to communicable and infectious
    diseases. Work requires exposure to hazardous ionizing radiation.
• Orientation Requirements:.
  • Must complete Genesys new hire orientation and department orientation.
  • The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify in any way, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. The most recently dated job description on file in the Human Resources Department will be considered the official job description.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Technician Radiologic Technologist specializing in Computed Tomography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.Must obtain CT registration within 16 months following transfer to CT position (12 weeks onsite training, then pass CT registry within 1 year) required.

Education:

• Requires a graduate of an Accredited Radiologic Technology Program with 4 - 6 weeks training in CT
  scanning.

Work Experience:

• Requires 1 or more year experience in general Radiology, which includes 6 to 12 months experience
  working with CT scanners.

No additional preferences.

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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