Radiographer

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System Marquette is seeking a Radiographer for their Diagnostic Radiology department. This is a .8 FTE (32 hours/week) position with varied shifts. This position is part of the MAST union and offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates. UP Health System Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As a Radiographer, you will be part of a mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Requirements

• Two years ARRT accredited program in Radiologic Technology
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• ARRT Registry in Radiology (R) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice when ordered.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree