Radiographer (Radiologic Technologist)

MetaSense Inc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Radiographer (Radiologic Technologist) to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The role involves patient interaction, technical skills in operating radiologic equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills while ensuring high-quality patient care. This position requires flexibility and a commitment to ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Must maintain required hours of continued education.
• At least a year of experience working with a C-arm.

Responsibilities

• Performs Radiologic procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Explains examination procedures to patients and prepares them for examination.
• Completes all necessary documentation in medical records.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

C-arm

Job description

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Base pay range

$23.45/hr - $23.45/hr

Description

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as ordered by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 Radiologic procedure. Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied. Utilizes patient immobilization as needed.
• May select and administer intravenous contrast media. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
• 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.
• May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Follows department infection control practices and techniques. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
• Follows department standards for performing patient care functions as required for optimal patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and legal/ethical rights.
• Completes all necessary work sheets, logs, patient records, and documentation.
• When needed, assumes the responsibility of teaching/educating new hires and students while maintaining one’s own responsibilities and duties.
• 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 performing 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.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Work in the hospital with a fixed unit and/or in the IPD/OR/ER, etc. with a mobile unit.
• 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.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must maintain the required hours of continued education.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or registry eligible. If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.
• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the facilities 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 diversity without judgment
• Demonstrates customer service values

Additional requirements include:

• Willingness to travel to cover other clinics as needed (no more than 30 miles from home facility)
• At least a year of experience working with a C-arm
• Pain management procedure experience is strongly preferred.
• Primarily working with a C-arm and confident in managing it.
• Positions based out of Novi, MI, Plymouth, MI, and Dearborn, MI.