Radiology Technologist

Mclaren-Health-Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures under supervision, ensure safety, and maintain equipment and records. You will position patients, operate x-ray equipment, and ensure accuracy of studies per physician orders in a compliant setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, AMA-approved radiology program completion, ARRT certification, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Gives straightforward explanations to foster comfort for patients.
• Operates and maintains imaging department equipment including x-ray.
• Maintains documentation in paper and electronic formats.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs imaging exams in accordance with policies, procedures, and laws; notifies the physician on duty of results.
• Implements quality assurance processes and radiation safety measures to minimize exposure.
• Maintains required documentation, logs, charts, and records.
• Ensures adequate supplies to perform testing; performs routine maintenance and checks on equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiology safety

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMA-approved radiology technology program

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.

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.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer ofMinorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

NicotineTesting - Toprovide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors,as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine andwill conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test ispositive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive mayre-apply for employment after six months.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 26011915
• Daily Work Times: Varies
• On Call: Yes

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.

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.