Radiologic Technologist - Full Time Urgent Care

Munson Healthcare•Cadillac, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the care of patients from arrival to departure, ensuring quality care and patient safety are the top priorities. The technologist will transfer and position patients for examinations, provide immobilization and protection according to safety standards, and operate equipment selecting appropriate technical factors. They will also handle imaging cassettes, process images, and produce acceptable quality radiographs while practicing ALARA. The technologist will assist physicians with examinations, administer contrast media, and perform first aid as needed. Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, adhering to professional appearance standards, and performing clerical tasks are also key responsibilities. This position may involve rotating through different departments and shifts, performing on-call duties, and participating in continuing education.

Requirements

Completion of an AMA approved course curriculum in Radiologic Technology, either in a hospital or college-based school of Radiologic Technology.
Radiologic Technologists in Radiography Certification - Must have passed or is eligible for the examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography.
Basic Life Support Certification
Must be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
Must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Responsibilities

Transfers and properly positions patients for examinations to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician specifications.
Provides immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Selects and operates equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
Handles equipment in a responsible, professional manner.
Reports equipment failure to service engineer using proper forms and maintaining appropriate records.
Selects and loads proper imaging cassettes, using imaging markers correctly and consistently.
Has images processed as required.
Produces acceptable quality radiographs and practices ALARA as determined by the General Radiology Coordinator, Quality Control Tech or Radiologist.
Assists physicians in performance of examinations by mixing and pouring contrast media, administering opaque media, holding and turning patients, assisting in sterile procedures, and other related duties as required.
Assists in performing first aid as necessary.
Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including provision for the contamination free condition of rooms, equipment, and personnel.
Is responsible for the care of the radiographic room assigned and if unassigned, to those duties and responsibilities relating to his/her reassignment.
Secures and returns supplies.
Maintains room stock.
Maintains professional appearance by adhering to Dress policy of the hospital and Radiology Department.
Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures in the absence of the manager or General Imaging Coordinator.
Rotates within the department or other departments and shifts as required.
May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedure not routinely taught.
Performs a variety of related clerical tasks as necessary.
Performs on call duty.
If unable to report for work as assigned, must notify the appropriate person(s) and/or General Imaging Coordinator.
Takes advantage of opportunities for continuing education as provided by the department or seminars available for the various specialties.
Adheres to prescribed standards of Radiation Safety, proper collimation and patient shielding.