Graduate Radiologic Tech

MyMichigan Health • Grant Township, MI

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About The Position

This position accurately applies ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, including skills required in performing a variety of technical procedures, resulting in the highest quality diagnostic radiograph, with the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient. Extern will be under supervision of a registered technologist at all times and should not be placed in complex clinical circumstances as in going to the operating room or as the sole person in the department.

Requirements

• BLS: Basic Life Support
• Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• ARRT: Reg Radiologic Technologist
• Equivalent Experience: Will be ARRT eligible within the next 6 months.
• Education: College Student
• Equivalent Experience: Currently attending a formal College based program that is a JRC approved Radiography Training Program, a student in good standing and in the last semester of the program. Able to show documentation of completion or compliance with clinical hour requirements within the Radiography Training Program. Able to show documentation of satisfactory passing all radiology competencies
• Currently attending a formal College based program that is a JRC approved Radiography Training Program, a student in good standing and in the last semester of the program.
• Able to show documentation of completion or compliance with clinical hour requirements within the Radiography Training Program.
• Able to show documentation of satisfactory passing all radiology competencies.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback for the following: Neonate/Infant, Toddler, Child, Adolescent, Adult and Later Adult.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• At least nine (9) months of clinical experience through a Radiography Training Program.
• Knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS) and HIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing accurate application of ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
• Positions patient and equipment appropriately to accurately demonstrate the area being examined, requiring extensive anatomic positioning skills.
• Provides appropriate radiation protection for patient and staff during radiation exposures according to prescribed safety standards.
• Adjusts technical factors to provide appropriate exposure by use of independent judgment, knowledge of human anatomy, effect of disease on the radiograph and the principles of radiation as well as the specific operation of all radiologic equipment within the department.
• Under supervision of a registered technologist performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing accurate application of ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis.
• Adjusts technical factors to provide appropriate exposure by use of independent judgment, knowledge of human anatomy as well as the specific operation of all radiological equipment within the department.
• Positions patient and equipment appropriately to accurately demonstrate the area being examined, requiring extensive anatomic positioning skills.
• Provides appropriate radiation protection for patient and staff during radiation exposures according to safety standards.
• Assists radiologist as needed in performance of sterile procedures, i.e., Myelograms, Arthrograms etc.
• Understanding of the preparation and administration of various forms of radiologic contrast media and medications. Has knowledge to readily identify and treat allergic reactions to contrast media. Practices sterile technique.
• Attends in-service educational programs and departmental meetings.
• Initiates requisitions, adds or modifies charges, acknowledges exams, requiring the use of the computer.
• Ability to recognize and report malfunction of radiographic equipment appropriately.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees