Radiologic Technologist - PART TIME - 20 Hours - Days

Henry Ford Health

Grand Blanc (MI)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 38,572

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Michigan seeks a qualified Radiologic Technologist to operate diagnostic equipment and ensure quality patient care. The role requires compliance with safety standards, effective communication with staff and patients, and the ability to handle physical demands. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a completed accredited radiology program. Relevant certifications are needed within specified timeframes. This position offers part-time work with a weekend and holiday rotation.

Qualifications

Must demonstrate good guest relations skills, good communication skills, tact, diplomacy and be dependable.
Experience preferred in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Delivers quality patient care using universal precautions.
Produces quality radiographs and maintains patient identification accurately.
Assists new employees and students.
Exercises independent judgment in the absence of management.

Skills

Good guest relations skills

Good communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Accredited 2-year radiology program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Hospital, radiology computer systems

Job description

General Summary

Part Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: PT 20 hours per week, day shift 7am-3:30pm 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.

Other Qualifications

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.

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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