IMAGING TECHNOLOGIST - RADIOLOGY

Aspirus, Inc; Ironwood (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual from day one

Retirement plan with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking an Imaging Technologist to join our Radiology team. Responsibilities include performing radiographic exams, verifying orders and patient identity, and preparing patients for procedures.

Must maintain ARRT registration and CPR certification and adhere to radiation safety practices. Full-time position at 0.8 FTE (64 hours per biweekly pay period) with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved radiology school with a certificate or Associate Degree in Radiology.
• Active ARRT (R) registry maintained.
• CPR certification current.
• Understanding and application of radiation protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic exams on patients of all ages and acuity according to orders and policies.
• Applies age-specific considerations for physical, psychosocial, and intellectual development.
• Confirms patient identity, orders, and obtains clinical history as needed.
• Documents history and procedures for use by licensed practitioners.
• Prepares patient and provides instructions to obtain desired results and reduce anxiety.
• Selects and operates radiographic equipment and accessories for procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of radiology standards

Active ARRT registry

CPR certification

Radiation protection knowledge

Education

Certificate or Associate Degree in Radiology

Job description

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a IMAGING TECHNOLOGIST to join our RADIOLOGY team!

Duties include:

• Performs radiographic exams on patients of all ages and acuity according to physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
• Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding and applies provisions for the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development, and intellectual/language development.
• Confirms patient identity, verifies physician orders, verifies informed consent as needed, and obtains clinical history.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates radiographic equipment and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.

HOURS: Full Time; 0.8 FTE or 64 hours per pay period. Varied Shifts.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiology standards and procedures normally acquired through graduation from an approved radiology school with a certificate or Associate Degree in Radiology.
• Possesses and maintains active ARRT (R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) registry.
• Current CPR certification necessary.
• Possesses expert knowledge of and applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, multi-specialty clinic, satellite clinic in Wisconsin, surgical clinic, walk-in clinic and a home health agency. Ironwood's service area covers approximately 30,000 people. The hospital has a 3 bed ICU and 4 surgical units. The emergency department is staffed 24/7 with ER physicians, with approximately 12,000 visits annually. The hospital's inpatient census is 12 patients per day. The outpatient clinic has over 50,000 visits annually.

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health

is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Credentials:

Essential:

• ARRT-RADIOGRAPHY
• CPR or BLS

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