"Comp Tomography Technologist"

Perform high-quality Diagnostic CT procedures applying principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to the patient.

Identify and administer correct contrast media per departmental protocol. Use and maintain aseptic technique, accurately draw up sterile contrast media and other solutions.

Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions and all other precautions resolved by the University of Michigan Health System.

Respond to patients' changing physical conditions, such as changes in airway/breathing, heart rate, acute change in level of consciousness, seizure, etc.

Computerized Tomography Technologist:

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification and Registration by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography( R) upon hire.
• Certification and Registration by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Computed Tomography (CT) upon hire.
• Reasonable experience in diagnostic radiography or computerized tomography.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
• Dependability, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated understanding of all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose, and radiation protection.
• Must have the ability to move patients safely from transportation devices to and from the CT table. Must be able to move heavy equipment, such as a portable CT scanner.
• Must display dexterity using fine motor skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Computerized Tomography Technologist Graduate:

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification and Registration by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) upon hire.
• ARRT (CT) Post Primary certification should be achieved within 2 years of hiring or transferring, with the initial exam attempt taking place within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Reasonable experience in diagnostic radiography or computerized tomography.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
• Dependability, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated understanding of all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose, and radiation protection.
• Must have the ability to move patients safely from transportation devices to and from the CT table. Must be able to move heavy equipment, such as a portable CT scanner.
• Must display dexterity using fine motor skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• CT Advance Modality Certification will be required within the first year of employment.
• CT certification and previous CT experience.
• PACS Experience
• Proficient computer skills
• EPIC experience

80 hours per pay period

5-8-hour shifts per week

Most shifts are days with occasional evening coverage

Rotating weekends (currently every 12th weekend)

Occasional On-call (volunteers taken before shifts are assigned)

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.