Radiographer Tech

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory for everyday needs

Identity theft protection

Traditional and Roth retirement plans

Job summary

Corewell Health in Saint Joseph, MI seeks a Radiologic Technologist to coordinate and perform diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, follow physicians’ orders, and ensure high-quality patient care. You will prepare patients, manage contrast administration, and safeguard equipment and staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining ALARA standards, verifying orders, and pushing images to PACS while upholding department guidelines. ARRT radiographer credential and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree
• CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic radiological and fluoroscopic procedures following ALARA principles
• Ensures patient safety and minimizes radiation exposure
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast Agents and monitors for allergies
• Maintains imaging equipment and notifies maintenance if malfunctioning
• Verifies patient identity and processes orders; prepares patients for procedures
• Evaluates images and ensures proper identification and archiving in PACS

Education

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

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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 St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Employment Type

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

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.