TECHNICIAN -RAD-RADIOLOGY 5K Retention

Oaklawn Hospital; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklawn-Hospital in Marshall, MI, is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform radiological examinations under limited supervision. The role requires an associate degree in X-ray technology and ARRT/BLS credentials, with the department focused on patient safety and quality imaging.

As a full-time, non-exempt member of the Radiology team, you will operate imaging equipment, position patients, and contribute to timely and accurate diagnostic results while adhering to safety protocols and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of radiological equipment and techniques.
• Radiation safety and protection measures.
• Ability to obtain patient histories and identify patients accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provides radiological exams for patients under limited supervision.
• Operates and oversees radiological equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and proper exposure during scans.
• Prepares examination rooms and maintains sterilization and cleanliness of equipment.
• Records patient data in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Knowledge of radiology procedures

Radiology safety practices

Patient positioning and communication

Education

Associate degree in X-ray Technology

ARRT certification eligibility

BLS Certification

Job description

• Location 200 North Madison,Marshall, MI, 49068,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Courtney Jacoby

Description

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Radiology

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, provides radiological exams for patients.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Performs radiological testing according to Department protocols.
• Proficient in use of all radiological equipment.
• Reviews and evaluates digital x-rays, to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Operates or oversees operation of radiological equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Positions patient and imaging equipment, adjusting controls to set exposure time and distance, according to department protocols.
• Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Sets up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
• Ensures proper sterilization and cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Prepares and administers oral or injected contrast media to patients.
• Properly identify patients and exam using two or more identifiers.
• Takes thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• Records, processes, and maintains patient data in electronic medical record.
• Helps with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
• Operates fluoroscope to aid physician during fluoroscopy exams.

Minimum Qualifications: An associates degree in X-ray Technology. Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and BLS Certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of radiological equipment and techniques, radiation safety, anatomy/physiology and disease process and quality control in a Radiology Department. Must demonstrate competency in administration of all contrast media and barium. Incumbent should be skilled in interpersonal relationships, monitoring patient responses, assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands and operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. Some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications.

Working Conditions: May occasionally be exposed to infectious diseases and/or hazardous materials. Frequent exposure to radiation in a controlled protective setting.

Physical Requirements: Constantly walk, see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, talk/hear. Frequently stand, reach, push/pull, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 50+ lbs.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.