Local Contract CT Technologist

Apidel Technologies is seeking a local contract CT Technologist for a local contract job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CT Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Position: Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography
Speciality: ARRT CT Certification, Radiography experience, CT equipment.
Duration: 03+ Months of Contract to FTE
Location: Detroit, MI
Must Require Skills:
•\tCertification/Licensure Required: ARRT CT Certification
•\tPrevious general radiography experience.
•\tAbility to operate CT equipment
Note: This is a local position based in Detroit, MI, and candidates will be fully responsible for covering all relocation expenses independently, including travel (airfare) and accommodation costs. If this does not align with your preferences, please feel free to opt out.
Job Summary:
•\tUnder general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients.
•\tMay perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.
Essential Functions:
•\tExplains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
•\tReviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
•\tPrepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
•\tAnalyses anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.
•\tManually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
•\tAdministers 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.
•\tMay 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.
•\tAssists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
•\tPerforms 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.
•\tPACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.
•\tRIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System.
•\tReviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.
•\tDemonstrates 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.
•\tPerforms all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
Skills:
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
•\tMay work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers.
•\tMay be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized. May be exposed to high-voltage equipment.
•\tMay be exposed to potentially contagious patients.
•\tOccasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.
Education:
•\tHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
•\tMust maintain required hours of continued medical education.
Certification & Licensure:
•\tARRT
•\tBLS - AHA
•\tRadiologic Technologist.

Apidel Technologies Job ID #API4164.

About Apidel TechnologiesBenefits

• 401k retirement plan
• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay