Night Radiology Technologist: Precision Imaging

Trinity Health MI; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Radiology Technologist to review physician orders, position patients, and acquire diagnostic radiographs in accordance with department protocols, and collaborate with radiology leadership to deliver safe, efficient patient care.

You will assist radiologists with contrast administration, monitor patients, ensure infection control, maintain image quality and documentation, and support ALARA practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• ARRT Registration as Radiographer.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for procedures, using reason(s) for the procedures, department protocols, physician recommendations and personal judgment to determine region(s) to be examined and diagnostic images to be obtained.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures by explaining the procedure, transferring and positioning patients, attaching or arranging immobilization and support devices, instructing and reassuring patients, using care, courtesy and tact.
• Assist the Radiologist in performance of routine radiographs, adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of imaging equipment, and accessories used in performing diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patient's condition before and during performance of diagnostic procedures, recognizing changes that may require emergency actions and initiating appropriate responses.
• Document procedure verification and procedural, using a computerized system, and determines need for and performs necessary re-imaging.
• Collect all completed diagnostic PACS images and forwards to appropriate location(s) for interpretation and results reporting.
• Practice sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and maintains documentation of infection control procedures and activities.
• Monitor quality control on a daily basis; reports operational and functional equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist program

ARRT Registered

BLS Certification

Job description

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Radiology Technologist to review physician orders, position patients, and acquire diagnostic radiographs in accordance with department protocols, and collaborate with radiology leadership to deliver safe, efficient patient care.

You will assist radiologists with contrast administration, monitor patients, ensure infection control, maintain image quality and documentation, and support ALARA practices.