Radiologic Technologist - FULL TIME - 40 Hours - Days

Henry Ford Health; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to operate radiographic equipment and provide quality patient care. The role involves working with patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and completion of an accredited radiology program. A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 is offered.

Benefits

Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Qualifications

• Good guest relations, communication skills, tact, diplomacy, and dependability.
• Physical and mental capability to perform all duties.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality patient care and maintains radiation protection standards.
• Produces quality radiographs and assists in training radiology students.
• Exercises independent judgment and maintains a clean work environment.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Mobility

Education

High school diploma

Completion of an accredited 2-year radiology program

Job description

Radiologic Technologist - FULL TIME - 40 Hours - Days

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General Summary

• Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
• Full Time Benefit Eligible
• Shift: FT 40 hours per week, day shift 5am-1:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Operates radiographic equipment to produce clinical diagnostic radiographs and images. Performs diagnostic procedures according to established standards and radiation safety practices. Works directly with patients, radiologists, physicians, and fellow associates. Follows established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Genesys Regional Medical Center. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age group(s) served.

Responsibilities:

1. Delivers quality patient care, including universal precautions, sterile technique, patient confidentiality, and medical ethics.
2. Produces quality radiographs by selecting appropriate technical factors, positioning patients correctly, selecting contrast media as requested, and manipulating equipment properly, including portable radiographs in various hospital units.
3. Represents the hospital positively both within and outside the work area, practicing good guest relations.
4. Ensures proper patient identification and radiograph labeling; enters procedures into hospital management system.
5. Maintains radiation protection standards to minimize exposure, using shielding and protection devices.
6. Keeps current on new developments through journals, educational programs, and seminars.
7. Assists in training radiology students and new employees.
8. Acts as a technical resource for residents and radiologists.
9. Exercises independent judgment in the absence of management; reports equipment malfunctions.
10. Maintains a clean and organized work environment and supplies.
11. Assists with clerical duties and patient transportation as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Essential Functions:

• Mobility, manual dexterity, and ability to assist and transfer patients.
• Ability to operate radiology equipment and communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, follow directions, problem-solve, and teach.
• Learn hospital and radiology computer systems.

Working Conditions:

• Patient handling, standing, walking, exposure to hazards and communicable diseases.

Orientation Requirements:

• Participation in new employee and department orientations.

Education/Experience:

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

Certifications/Licenses:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA within 3 months of hire.
• ARRT Radiography credential within 6 months of hire or certification from ARCRT.