Radiologic Technologist/Full-Time 6pm-2:30am

Henry Ford Health

Grand Blanc (MI)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Evening shift

Union membership

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Grand Blanc is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for a full-time evening shift role. The position involves operating radiographic equipment to deliver quality patient care and produce diagnostic images. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a completed 2-year accredited radiology program, and appropriate certifications in basic life support and radiography. The job requires strong communication skills and the ability to assist and transfer patients safely.

Qualifications

Demonstrate good guest relations skills and maintain patient confidentiality.
Physical and mental capability to perform job duties.
Clean personal appearance adhering to hospital dress code.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality patient care and ensure patient confidentiality.
Produce quality radiographs and operate radiographic equipment.
Maintain patient safety and ensure proper identification procedures.

Skills

Good guest relations skills

Good communication skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to assist, move, and transfer patients

Ability to operate radiological equipment

Education

High school diploma

Accredited 2-year radiology program

Tools

Radiology computer systems

AGFA networking

Job description

Radiologic Technologist – FULL TIME - 40 Hours - Afternoons

Full Time Benefit Eligible

General Summary

Shift: FT 40 hours per week, afternoon shift 6pm-2:30am 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

Delivers 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.
Produces 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.
Represents 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.
Ensures 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.
Maintains 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.
Assists in the instruction and training of radiology students and new employees.
Acts as a technical resource for the radiology residents and radiologists.
Exercises independent judgment in the absence of management. Reports all equipment malfunctions to management or service representatives.
Keeps work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
Maintains supplies necessary to perform the job.
Assists with clerical duties and transportation of patient 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.

Certification/Licences 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.

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