Radiologic Technologist - FULL time - 40 Hours - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will operate advanced radiographic equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. Your responsibilities will include working closely with patients and medical staff, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a supportive environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to exceptional patient care. If you are passionate about radiology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Up to $7,500 sign on bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills and be dependable.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality and perform duties discreetly.
• Must be capable of assisting and lifting patients.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality radiographs and operate radiographic equipment.
• Ensure proper patient identification and maintain radiation protection.
• Assist in training radiology students and new employees.

Skills

Good guest relations skills

Good communication skills

Dependability

Patient confidentiality

Mobility and manual dexterity

Ability to assist and lift patients

Problem-solving

Teaching and instructing

Education

High school diploma

Accredited 2-year radiology program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Hospital management information system

AGFA networking

Job description

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Up to $7,500 sign on bonus

Shift: FT 40 hours per week, 7a-3:30p. This position works rotating weekends and some holidays.

Operate radiographic equipment to produce clinical diagnostic radiographs and images. Perform diagnostic procedures according to established standards and radiation safety practices. Work directly with patients, radiologists, physicians, and fellow associates. Follow established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Genesys Regional Medical Center. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age group(s) served. Deliver quality patient care. This includes the use of universal precautions, sterile technique, and assuring maintenance of patient confidentiality and the practice of appropriate medical ethics.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Produce quality radiographs by selecting the appropriate technical factors, correctly positioning the patient, selecting the appropriate contrast media as requested by the radiologist, and manipulating the various equipment components properly.
• This includes obtaining portable radiographs in the various nursing units, operating rooms, and emergency departments, based on information such as patient age, physical condition, and disease processes.
• Represent the hospital in a positive manner both in and outside the work area. Practices good guest relations in promoting the image of the Radiology department and Genesys Regional Medical Center.
• Ensure proper patient identification prior to the exam. Properly identifies finished radiographs with patient name, medical record number, and date. Also enters procedure performed into the hospital management information system and network system.
• Maintain adequate patient radiation protection to assure the least possible exposure is given. This includes the use of lead shielding and other radiation protection devices when and where appropriate.
• In order to maintain and enhance expertise, keeps current on new developments, trends, equipment, and procedures through technical journals, educational programs, in-services, and seminars.
• Assist in the instruction and training of radiology students and new employees.
• Act as a technical resource for the radiology residents and radiologists.
• Exercise independent judgment in the absence of management. Reports all equipment malfunctions to management or service representatives. Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
• Maintain supplies necessary to perform the job.
• Assist with clerical duties and transportation of patients when required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate good guest relations skills, good communication skills, tact, diplomacy, and be dependable.
• Must perform all the duties of position with discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all the duties of the position.
• Must be neat and clean in personal appearance and adhere to hospital dress code.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to be mobile and have normal manual dexterity.
• Ability to assist, move, transfer, and lift patients.
• Ability to move standard radiological equipment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally, in writing, by telephone, and with staff, physicians, and patients.
• Ability to plan, follow directions, and problem-solve.
• Ability to teach and instruct.
• Ability to learn to operate the hospital, radiology computer systems, and AGFA networking.

Working Conditions:

Lifting, assisting, supporting, and transferring patients and supplies. Standing and walking for a greater part of the day. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Exposed to patient illnesses and communicable diseases. Work setting is hospital-wide.

Orientation Requirements:

All employees are required to participate in the following orientations: New employee orientation; Center/department orientation.

The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications for the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify in any way, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. The most recently dated job description on file in the Human Resources Department will be considered the official job description.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Must possess equivalent of a high school diploma, and must have completed an accredited 2-year radiology program. Work Experience: Experience preferred, not required. No additional preferences.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Or be certified by the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologists (ARCRT); renewal is required.

Additional Information:

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