Radiology Technologist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DAILYPAY Benefits Day One

Full health benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist for the night shift to operate diagnostic imaging equipment and obtain routine radiographs in collaboration with Radiology leadership and Radiologist. The role includes assisting with contrast administration and adhering to department protocols.

Minimum qualifications include completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, ARRT registration, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist / Radiography program.
• Registered Radiographer with ARRT.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• One year of experience as Radiologic Technologist preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy and understanding of physics, electricity, and variations of anatomical positions—ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).

Responsibilities

• Review requests for procedures, determining regions to be examined and images to be obtained.
• Prepare patients for procedures, position them, and instruct them with care and tact.
• Assist Radiologist in performing routine radiographs and operate imaging equipment.
• Monitor patient condition before/during procedures and initiate emergency actions if needed.
• Document procedure verification and re-imaging as required.
• Collect completed images and forward to interpretation sites.
• Maintain infection control procedures and document activities.
• Monitor daily quality control and report equipment issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ALARA principles

Anatomy knowledge

Patient positioning

Equipment operation

Radiology experience

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist / Radiography program

Tools

ARRT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night Shift

Location: Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

Schedule: 36 hours per week

Minimum rate of pay: $27.25/hr

Job Overview

Position Purpose: The Radiology Technologist works closely with the Radiology leadership and the Radiologist to produce the highest quality diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols.

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body portions for interpretation by physicians. Assists radiologist in the administration of contrast media required in specific diagnostic procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist / Radiography program
• Registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred
• Must have good working knowledge of anatomy and understanding of the principles of physics, electricity, variations of anatomical positions – supine, prone, etc.
• Must know methods of exposure to obtain clearly defined films and to set up and operate equipment, with an emphasis on reduction in patient radiation dose (ALARA – As Low As Reasonably Achievable).

Responsibilities

• Review requests for procedures, using reason(s) for the procedures, department protocols, physician recommendations and personal judgment to determine region(s) to be examined and diagnostic images to be obtained.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures by explaining the procedure, transferring and positioning patients, attaching or arranging immobilization and support devices, instructing and reassuring patients, using care, courtesy and tact.
• Assist the Radiologist in performance of routine radiographs, adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of imaging equipment, and accessories used in performing diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patient's condition before and during performance of diagnostic procedures, recognizing changes that may require emergency actions and initiating appropriate responses.
• Document procedure verification and procedural, using a computerized system, and determines need for and performs necessary re-imaging.
• Collect all completed diagnostic PACS images and forwards to appropriate location(s) for interpretation and results reporting.
• Practice sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and maintains documentation of infection control procedures and activities.
• Monitor quality control on a daily basis; reports operational and functional equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One for full time or part time hires!
• No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

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