Radiographer Tech

spectrumhealth; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Comprehensive benefits

Discounts program

Identity protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Radiologic Technologist for the Lakeland Hospital St Joseph location in Michigan. This night shift role involves coordinating routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, ensuring orders are executed, and maintaining equipment.

You will contribute to patient satisfaction and safety, working under supervision. Required credentials include an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), ARRT Radiographer certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in radiology.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ARRT Radiography certification required on hire; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic radiology procedures following ALARA principles.
• Protect patients from unnecessary radiation exposure using shields and safety measures.
• Prepare and administer contrast agents, monitor dosage, and assess allergies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot imaging equipment, report malfunctions.
• Identify patients and verify orders; prepare patients and provide procedural instructions.
• Evaluate image quality and ensure proper data in PACS for records.

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

ARRT CRT-Radiographer certification

BLS (AHA) certification

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

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Qualifications

• 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

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

20

Hours of Work

9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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 h