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

Required qualifications.

• Maintain current ARRT registration. Maintain compliance with the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs CT installations ionizing radiation Rules and the American College of Radiology CT Accreditation Program requirements.
• Effectively communicate with patients to obtain important clinical information, instruct the patient, relieve anxiety, and gain agreement during procedures, etc.
• Understand and apply Guest Relations skills and display excellent customer service skills. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Demonstrated excellent collaboration skills.
• Legibly complete protocol sheets as well as document own actions and patient responses, notes to Radiologist which include handwritten notes on the protocol form and/or computer data entry.
• Function effectively under conditions which are often dynamic and stressful.
• Adapt to changing environments (flexible schedules, emergency conditions, protocol development, technology advancements).
• Graduation from a school of radiology technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registration by the ARRT (R).
• Dependability. Excellent social and communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity and integrity.
• Demonstrated understanding with all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose and radiation protection.
• You should have the ability to move patients safely from transportation devices to and from the CT table. You should be able to move heavy equipment such as a portable CT scanner.
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
• You should display dexterity using fine motor skills and have strong attention to detail.
• CPR certification
• 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.

CT certification and previous CT experience.

• PACS Experience
• Proficient computer skills
• EPIC experience

Afternoons 3p-3a (3) 12s every 5th weekend. Rotating holidays.

Scheduling Flexibility: The department makes every effort to provide consistent schedules; however, shifts and schedules may be adjusted as necessary to meet patient care and operational requirements.

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.