Radiology Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform imaging procedures and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced environment. You will operate and maintain radiology equipment, position patients, and capture diagnostic images per physician orders.

The role requires ARRT certification, AMA-approved radiology training, and current BLS. You will contribute to QA activities and maintain proper documentation in both paper and electronic formats.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the ARRT.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients to foster comfort and confidence.
• Operate and maintain imaging department equipment, including x-ray.
• Position patients and capture images as ordered by physicians.
• Perform imaging exams per policies and regulations; notify physician on duty of results.
• Perform quality assurance and radiation safety to minimize exposure.
• Maintain documentation and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Manage supplies and perform routine maintenance and checks on imaging equipment.
• Assist in staff training and lead duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology equipment

Radiation safety

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMA-approved radiology technology program

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Position Summary: Performs a variety of imaging procedures consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Gives straightforward explanations and instructions to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to x-ray.
• Positions patients and uses radiologic equipment to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
• Accurately performs all imaging exams as ordered in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; ensures the physician on duty is notified of the results.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• 9. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Lead Essential Functions and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role)

• 1. Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• 2. Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
• 3. Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
• 4. Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
• 5. Orients and/or trains new staff.
• 6. Problem solving capabilities.
• 7. Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
• 8. Work flow/distribution of work.
• 9. Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

• Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within twelve (12) months of employment or transfer.
• A minimum of one (1) year as a full time Cath Lab Technologist or prior experience as a Special Procedures Technologist as approved by the Manager.
• Valid state and/or national credential, when applicable.
• Transfers patients as necessary; assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patient.
• Practices radiation protection; evaluates radiographs for technical quality; assists in image disposition following procedure.
• Cleans room according to established procedure and assists with room turnaround.
• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction involving Technologists, students, and ancillary personnel.
• May perform Job Responsibilities of Radiology Technologist and Cardiovascular Technician, Non Registered.

OR Specific

• Participates in Vascular Call for the Hybrid Room on a rotating basis.
• Safely operate all diagnostic imaging modalities used in surgical services.
• Assist with surgical suite set up, patient positioning (under direction of surgeon), terminal cleaning between cases and other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
• Assist in developing staff schedule including evening and weekend on call (Lead Tech).

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 26011672
• Daily Work Times: VST, 09:00am - 09:30pm
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.