Radiologic Technologist | Casual / PRN

Hillsdale Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Hillsdale Hospital is seeking a qualified individual for a casual Radiologic Technologist position. The role involves performing radiographic and specialty examinations while ensuring patient comfort and safety. An Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology and ARRT registration or eligibility are required.

Successful candidates exhibit patience, empathy, and a strong understanding of radiologic procedures in a collaborative healthcare environment. The position offers varying hours with additional shift premiums.

Qualifications

• PATIENT CARE: Exhibits patience and empathy while working with patients.
• COMMUNICATION: Explains procedures to ease patient concerns and properly positions them.
• TECHNICAL SKILLS: Prepares rooms, assesses requisitions, and performs radiographic examinations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts radiographic and specialty examinations according to competency.
• Maintains equipment, performs preventive maintenance, and ensures cleanliness.
• Handles CT examinations for emergency needs.

Skills

Patient care skills

Knowledge of radiologic technology

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Registered ARRT or registry eligible

Job description

Hillsdale Hospital
168 S Howell St
Hillsdale, MI 49242, USA

Description

Work Schedule and Shift Premiums

• This is a casual position. Hours per week will vary based on the needs of the department.
• 2nd shift premium is $2.00/hour, 3rd shift premium is $3.05/hour, weekend premium is an additional $2.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• Registered or registry eligible ARRT required. Registry or registry eligible in specialty fields if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits patience and empathy in working with patients, explains procedures to put patient at ease, recognizes and meets patient needs, aids the patient into position through proper communication.
• Applies knowledge to clinical setting, transfers knowledge from one area to another, appropriately identifies the patient, properly assesses the requisition, prepares room prior to exam, anticipates next step, follows through to end of exam including completion of paperwork.
• Performs radiographic examinations and specialty exams according to training and competency level.
• Uses gonadal shielding & tight collimation, asks females of childbearing age if they could be pregnant, advises others of protection needs when indicated, wears radiation dosimetry badges, adheres to Radiation Protection policies.
• Performs basic CT examinations to cover the needs of after-hours emergency department and in-patient exams.
• Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order, performs preventative maintenance on a regular, scheduled basis, contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
• Maintains supplies in the room.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Why Hillsdale Hospital

• Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment.

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