CT Technologist - Lapeer, United States - McLaren USA

Description

Department: CT Scanning

Schedule: 12pm - 8:30pm

Salary Range: $27.42 to $37.29

Sign-On Bonus: up to $20,000.00

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 concerns to 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.

Required:

• 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:

• Associate degree in radiology

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.