Radiologic Technologist

Trinity Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist to operate diagnostic imaging equipment, review physician orders, position patients, and obtain high-quality radiographs for interpretation by physicians in accordance with department protocols.

The role requires ARRT registration, BLS certification, completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, and a solid understanding of anatomy and ALARA principles.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiographer by the ARRT (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and imaging physics; understanding of body positions and ALARA principles.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for procedures and determine regions to be examined and images to be obtained.
• Prepare patients for procedures by positioning, immobilization, and explaining the process with care.
• Assist Radiologist in routine radiographs and operate imaging equipment and accessories.
• Monitor patient condition before and during procedures and respond to emergencies.
• Document procedure verification and imaging results; perform re-imaging as needed.
• Collect completed PACS images and forward for interpretation and reporting.
• Maintain sterile techniques and infection control; document related activities.
• Monitor daily quality control and report equipment issues.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

ALARA principles

Exposure methods

Procedural judgment

Education

ARRT Registered Radiographer

Accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Current BLS certification

Tools

Radiology imaging equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night Shift

Description: Radiology Technologist

Department: Radiology Diagnostics / X-Ray

Location: Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

Position Purpose

The Radiology Technologist is responsible to review the Physician Order and reason for exam, position, and image of patients. The Radiology Technologist works closely with the Radiology leadership and the Radiologist to produce the highest quality diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols. Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body portions for interpretation by physicians. Assists radiologist in the administration of contrast media required in specific diagnostic procedures. Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, with integrity and initiative.

Shift available: Nights

Status available: Full Time, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program
• Registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred
• Must have good working knowledge of anatomy and understanding of the principles of physics, electricity, variations of anatomical positions – supine, prone, etc.
• Must know methods of exposure to obtain clearly defined films and to set up and operate equipment, with an emphasis on reduction in patient radiation dose (ALARA – As Low As Reasonably Achievable).

What the Radiology Technologist will do

• 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.

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