Travel Radiology Tech in Grand Blanc, MI

Job Title : Radiologic Technologist-Computed Tomography Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?) : Grand Blanc, MI (onsite) Contract Duration : 15 weeks Working hours - Swing Shift : 3-12 hour shifts. 5p-5 : 30a. Every other weekend. Total hours - 36 Duties : 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 preforming 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. Skills : Required Skills & Experience : Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS Customer Service Policy and summarized below : -Communication. -Ownership. -Understanding. -Motivation. -Sensitivity. -Excellence. -Teamwork. -Respect. -Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. -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 deversity without judgment. -Demonstrates customer service values. 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. Preferred Skills & Experience : -N / A Education : Required Education : -High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required. -Must maintain required hours of continued medical education. Preferred Education : -N / A Required Certification & Licensure : -BLS -Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or registry-eligible. Preferred Certification & Licensure : -N / A