CT Technologist Contingent Rotate
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Tenet Healthcare is hiring a CT Technologist Contingent Rotate. The CT Technologist performs diagnostic CT exams, verifying patient identity and medical history. This role involves explaining procedures, setting up equipment, acquiring images, and communicating data to radiologists. The technologist also recognizes and responds to medical emergencies and provides post-care instructions to patients. Participation in process improvement activities and imaging education for residents and students is also expected.
Key focus areas include Perform diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment, Verify patient identity and review medical records for exam appropriateness, and Interview patient to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors.
Successful candidates bring Basic Life Support Training By End Of Orientation and One Or More Years Of Experience As A Radiologic Technologist. Important skills include Analytical Skills, Clinical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Technical Knowledge To Operate Equipment, and Work Productively In Complex Environment.
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CT Technologist Contingent Rotate - 2406000161
Description : Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation. Job Summary Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patients medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department. May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed. Qualifications :
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Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Computed Tomography (CT) preferred.
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Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
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One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology or advanced certification in Computed Tomography (CT). Skills Required
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Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient's physical ability and/or limitations.
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Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress; ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
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Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
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Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
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Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation.
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Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach and lift in order to provide patient care.
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Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality. Job : Imaging and Radiology Primary Location : MI-Commerce Township : Hospital/Facility : DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Job Type: : PT2Y Shift Type: : Rotate : :
Req ID: 2406000161
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