Radiologic Technologist Full-time Afternoons

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures while providing safe, respectful, patient-centered care. The role follows radiation safety standards, including ALARA, collimation, and patient shielding; operates radiology equipment; selects appropriate technical factors; and produces high-quality radiographs. The technologist also assists physicians with contrast media and sterile procedures, maintains clean and stocked examination rooms, prevents cross-contamination, reports equipment malfunctions, and completes required documentation and other clerical tasks. The technologist supports department operations by rotating shifts and departments as needed, participating in an on-call rotation, and assuming delegated responsibilities when leadership is absent. Continuing education and professional development are expected. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with no weekends and call rotation twice per month.

Requirements

Must have passed or be eligible for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination in Radiography.
If not already certified, continued employment is provisional on completing the examination and obtaining ARRT certification within six months.
Registered technologists must be in good standing.
Maintain BLS certification, with renewal every two years.
Must meet Munson Healthcare vaccination requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, and receive the annual flu vaccine or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Staff Technologist is preferred but not required.
Experience in a Radiology subspecialty, such as Special Procedures, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT, or Ultrasound, is desirable.

Responsibilities

Follow safety guidelines, use proper body mechanics, report unsafe conditions, maintain a professional appearance, and follow radiation safety standards, including ALARA, collimation, and patient shielding.
Provide care from patient arrival through departure, communicate respectfully, promote patient comfort and safety, transfer and position patients properly, and assist with emergencies or first aid when needed.
Operate radiology equipment safely, select appropriate technical factors, select and load imaging cassettes, and produce high-quality radiographs.
Assist physicians with contrast media and sterile procedures.
Keep examination rooms clean and stocked, prevent cross-contamination, handle equipment responsibly, and report equipment malfunctions.
Complete required documentation and related clerical tasks.
Rotate shifts and departments as needed, take on-call duty, and assume delegated responsibilities in the absence of leadership.
Participate in continuing education and professional development.