A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

• Perform high-quality diagnostic CT procedures applying principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients. 

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

• Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions and all other precautions required 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. 

• 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. 

• Demonstrate excellent collaboration skills. 

• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of any protocol changes, patient responses, and communications to the radiologist, including any additional protocol instructions. 

• Function effectively under conditions that are often dynamic and stressful. 

• Adapt to changing environments (flexible schedules, emergency conditions, protocol development, technology advancements). 

• Demonstrates strong dependability, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, ingenuity, creativity, and integrity. 

• Demonstrated understanding of all age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose, and radiation protection. 

• Safely transfer patients to and from transport devices and the CT table, handle and move heavy equipment, including a portable CT scanner. 

• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient?s medical record. 

• Demonstrates strong fine motor skills and a high level of attention to detail. 

• Maintain CPR certification 

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• Previous CT experience Required
• 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.

   

• This classification requires Primary Source Verification

• CT certification
• CPR certification
• PACS experience
• Epic experience
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrates understanding of age-appropriate guidelines for communication, positioning, radiation dose, and radiation protection
• Strong fine motor skills and manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated critical thinking, ingenuity, and creativity
• Ability to function effectively in dynamic and high-stress environments
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, including flexible schedules, emergency situations, protocol development, and technological advancements
• Dependable and reliable
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Saturday and Sunday, 16-hour shifts 7:00 AM-11:00 PM.

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.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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