X-Ray Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

UP Health System Bell, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an X-ray Technician III. This unionized role involves patient imaging, equipment operation, and maintaining records while ensuring safety and patient comfort. The position supports varied shifts with on-call responsibilities, contributing to a mission of high-quality care across communities.

Ideal candidates are AMA approved graduates, with AART registration and a strong ability to work under pressure in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• AMA approved school of radiological technology.
• AART Registered or eligible.
• Must have critical thinking and work with minimal supervision; able to perform in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and ensure comfort.
• Operate radiology equipment for diagnostic exams and procedures.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and clean work area.
• Enter data into HIS/RIS/PACs and document in patient files.
• Adhere to safety, confidentiality, and department policies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Minimal supervision

Education

AMA approved school of radiological technology

AART Registered

Tools

PACS system

Job description

Xray Technician

This position is a union role: BMH USW Steelworkers

UP Health System Bell

UP Health System Bell is a union role: BMH USW Steelworkers. Schedule: 1.0 FTE 40 hours week. Varied Shifts. On call, afternoon and weekend rotation.

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System Bell is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Xray Tech III joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Xray Technician who excels in this role:

• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable. Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates radiology equipment to perform clinical diagnostic radiology exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
• Performs all general radiography procedures associated with the department, including development of films and preparation of contrast media, as appropriate.
• Transports patients to and from department.
• Meets responsibility of on-call scheduling of department. Files and retrieves radiology files.
• Works with PAC's system. Completes quality assurance studies as directed.
• Completes all necessary documentation in patient and department files.
• Enters HIS/RIS/PAC's data into computer systems.
• Maintains current knowledge appropriate to tests.
• Performs all general radiography procedures associated with the department, including development of films and preparation of contrast media, as appropriate.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiological technology.
• Required: AART Registered or eligible. Primary Source Verification: American Registry for Radiologic Technologists.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More About UP Health System Bell

UP Health System Bell is a Joint Commission Accredited Critical Access Hospital providing a spectrum of health and wellness services. Established more than 100 years ago, UP Health System Bell offers Inpatient, Outpatient, and Post-Acute care through its 25-bed critical access facility and many physician practices. UP Health System Bell is a verified Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services and an Accredited Sleep Medicine Center through The Joint Commission.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System Bell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Bell is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.