Radiology Technologist

Mclaren-Health-Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures in a busy department, ensuring patient comfort while delivering high-quality images. The role requires operating X-ray equipment, positioning patients, and following policies and physician orders.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, completion of an AMA-approved radiology program, and ARRT certification, with confidence in patient communication and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an AMA-approved radiology technology program.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures per policy and physician orders.
• Operate and maintain imaging department equipment including X-ray machines.
• Position patients and use radiologic equipment to capture requested images.
• Communicate clearly with patients and notify physicians of results.

Skills

Patient communication

X-ray imaging

Equipment operation

Careful positioning

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMA-approved radiology program

ARRT certification in radiologic technology

Tools

Radiology equipment (X-ray)

Job description

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, 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 centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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 If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded.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

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).

Preferred:

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010118
• Daily Work Times: 3pm-11:30pm
• 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.