Radiographer Tech

Corewell Health; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health at Lakeland Hospital Niles is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, conforming to physicians’ orders while prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

You will protect patients using ALARA principles, assist with contrast administration, verify patient history, and ensure imaging data is correctly archived in PACS. This is a full-time day shift role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree.
• CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT Upon Hire required.
• CRT-BLS (AHA) - 90 Days required Or CRT-BLS (ARC) 90 Days required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general diagnostic radiological and fluoroscopic procedures using standardized positioning and ALARA concepts to maximize patient safety.
• Protects patients from undue exposure to radiation using lead shields and safety factors.
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosage and checking for allergies; ensures compliance with policies.
• Maintains imaging equipment and notifies management of malfunctions; assists in quality assurance.
• Completes proper patient identification and order verification; prepares patients and provides instructions to obtain desired results.
• Verifies patients’ clinical history to aid the licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality and uploads to PACS with proper identification.
• Follows established protocols; works under supervision and resolves routine problems.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient safety

ALARA practices

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

Job description

Up to $15,000.00 in incentives for eligible candidates.

Job Summary

Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, trauma and surgery procedures according to established standards and practices. Receives and ensures the execution of physicians’ orders. Participates actively in the satisfaction of patients and all customers. Assures equipment is present and accounted for at beginning and end of each shift..

Essential Functions

• Performs general diagnostic radiological and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing standardized positioning, As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety. Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosage and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Maintains imaging equipment through safe handling and assisting in necessary quality assurance. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
• Completes proper patient identification and order verification. Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Verifies patients’ clinical history, ensuring that information is documented and readily available to the licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident.
• Assignments are routine; follows established protocols. Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, travel, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

Required

• Required Associate’s Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree
• CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - Niles

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.