Radiologic Technologist - FULL TIME - 40 Hours - Afternoons

Henry Ford Health System; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Grand Blanc is seeking a Radiologic Technologist. The role involves delivering quality patient care, producing radiographs, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a relevant educational background. This position offers a sign-on bonus and full-time benefits.

Benefits

Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Qualifications

• Good guest relations and communication skills.
• Ability to operate radiological equipment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality patient care and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Produces high-quality radiographs and operates equipment properly.
• Maintains radiation safety and assists in training radiology students.

Skills

Communication

Tact

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited 2-year radiology program

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: FT 40 hours per week, afternoon shift 3pm-11:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Responsibilities

1. Delivers quality patient care, adhering to universal precautions, sterile techniques, and maintaining patient confidentiality and medical ethics.
2. Produces high-quality radiographs by selecting appropriate technical factors, positioning patients correctly, and operating equipment properly, including portable radiographs in various hospital units.
3. Represents the hospital positively both within and outside the work area, promoting good guest relations and the image of the Radiology department and Genesys Regional Medical Center.
4. Ensures proper patient identification and radiograph labeling, and accurately enters procedures into hospital information systems.
5. Maintains radiation safety by using shielding and protection devices to minimize exposure.
6. Keeps current with developments in radiology through ongoing education and training.
7. Assists in training radiology students and new staff, serving as a technical resource for residents and radiologists.
8. Exercises independent judgment in the absence of management and reports equipment issues promptly.
9. Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas and supplies.
10. Performs clerical duties and assists with patient transportation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good guest relations, communication skills, tact, diplomacy, and dependability.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and physical and mental capability to perform duties.
• Neat personal appearance and adherence to dress code.

Essential Functions

• Mobility, manual dexterity, and ability to assist, move, transfer, and lift patients.
• Ability to operate radiological equipment and communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, follow instructions, problem-solve, teach, and learn hospital systems.

Working Conditions

Involves patient support activities, standing and walking for most of the day, exposure to electrical and radiant hazards, and communicable diseases. Hospital-wide setting.

Orientation Requirements

Participation in new employee and department orientations is required.

Education/Experience Required

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited 2-year radiology program. Experience preferred but not required.

Certification/Licenses Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 3 months of hire. Radiologic Technologist certification from ARRT or ARCRT within 6 months of hire. Renewal is required.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
• Department: Diagnostic Radiology 001
• Shift: Evening Job
• Union Code: MIGRA Teamsters Tech Local 332