Radiology Technologist Clinic

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Bay City, Michigan, seeks a Radiologic Technologist to prepare and operate x-ray equipment for patient diagnosis. Key responsibilities include performing diagnostic services, evaluating technical quality, and ensuring patient care. Ideal candidates will be graduates of an accredited Radiological Technology program and eligible for registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

This is a full-time position with a schedule of 07:30am to 04:00pm. The role requires physical capability to perform job responsibilities and may include on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiological Technology program approved by the American Medical Association.
• Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within twelve months of hire or transfer.
• CPR issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and operates x-ray equipment for producing radiographs.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic services as ordered by a physician.
• Calculates exposure factors and practices radiation protection.

Skills

Independent judgment

Ability to apply ionizing radiation

Education

Radiological Technology program

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares and operates x-ray equipment and positions patient to produce radiographs for diagnosis. Develops film.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiographic services as ordered by a physician.
• Operates imaging or other equipment with use of phototiming whenever possible.
• Positions, immobilizes and transfers patients as necessary; assumes care for physical and psychological need of patients.
• Calculates exposure factors; practices radiation protection; evaluates radiographs for technical quality.
• CR & PACS procedures.
• Performs sterile and isolation techniques when necessary.
• Maintains patient and departmental records, as necessary.
• Evaluates department functions and makes recommendations to assigned Manager.
• Assumes responsibility for portions of the performance improvement plan.
• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction involving Technologists, students, and ancillary personnel.
• Responsible for replacing routine and emergency supplies promptly after usage.
• Performs quick registrations on patients, if applicable.
• Performs EKG's, if applicable.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.

Patient Age Groups

• Newborn: Birth to discharge from McLaren Bay Region
• Infant: Any child up to one year
• Pediatric: One year to 12 years
• Adolescence: 13-17 years
• Adult: 18-64 years
• Geriatric: 65 years and older

• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of a Radiological Technology program approved by the American Medical Association
• Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within the twelve (12) months of hire or transfer
• CPR issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification

Preferred

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform a variety of procedures which require independent judgment, ingenuity to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis.

Position Specific Expectations

• Personal contact with various Medical Center employees.
• Must be physically capable of performing Job Responsibilities with or without accommodation.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003079
• Daily Work Times: 07:30am - 04:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: No