- Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- Part-time
- 1+ years
Prepares patients, operates CT scanners, evaluates images, and manages patient care during CT examinations.
Compensation
Sign On Bonus available for up to $10,000 for eligible Full Time New Hires and up to $5,000 for eligible Part Time New Hires**
Responsibilities
- Prepares patient by establishing necessary intravenous medications (IV) and administering oral and/or IV contrast media
- Produces computerized tomography scans by entering patient data, programming the scanner, and the power injector
- Evaluates the quality of images and films
- Utilizes radiation protection devices and protocols, and infection control policies and procedures
- Schedules and charges patients, retrieves films, and facilitates physician/patient inquiries
Requirements
- Completion of American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Technology program
- Must be currently registered by the American registry of radiologic technologists (ARRT), the Canadian association of medical radiation technologists (CAMRT), or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Must maintain continuing education credits per biennium to retain registry status in compliance with the CE requirements of the certifying organization for the imaging modality in which services are performed. At least 2 of these credits must be in CT
- Document at least 20 hours of training and experience in operating CT equipment, radiation physics, and radiation protection or have the advanced certification in computed tomography from the ARRT