Travel CT Technologist - $2,721 per week

Company: Henry Ford Health System - 2799 W GRAND BLVD
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• BLS
• State Licensure
  • Job Details
  • Job Summary: Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.
  • Essential Functions: - Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. - Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary. - Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies. - Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan. - Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied. - Administers 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. - May 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. - Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies. - Performs 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. - PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts. - RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System. - Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before performing study. - Demonstrates 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. - Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
    • Job Requirements
    • Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy.
    • Must possess the following personal qualities: - Be self-directed. - Be flexible and committed to the team concept. - Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn. - Be open to new learning experiences. - Accepts and respects diversity without judgment. - Demonstrates customer service values.
      • Additional Details
      • Physical Demands/Working Conditions: - May work in the hospital with a fixed unit or in an ambulatory Mobile Unit at one of the Medical Centers. - May be potentially exposed to radiation if proper precautions are not utilized. May be exposed to high-voltage equipment. - May be exposed to potentially contagious patients. - Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patients that would be in excess of 10 lbs.

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