Radiology Technologist (Pontiac)

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pontiac, Michigan, is seeking a Radiologic Technologist. The role involves performing various imaging procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining imaging equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma, graduate from an AMA-approved radiology school, and hold ARRT certification. Availability for weekends is required, and candidates should demonstrate a commitment to quality assurance and safety in imaging. Full-time schedule, 80 hours per pay period.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients to foster comfort and confidence.
• Operate and maintain imaging department equipment.
• Position patients for radiologic imaging.
• Perform imaging exams per established protocols.
• Complete quality assurance processes.
• Maintain required documentation and logs.
• Ensure adequate supply of consumables.
• Perform routine maintenance on imaging equipment.
• Handle other related duties as required.

Skills

Patient communication skills

Imaging equipment operation

Quality assurance

Radiation safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology

Associate degree in radiology

Job description

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.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

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:

• Associate degree in radiology.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25007284
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am- 5:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes