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 until departure, ensuring quality care and patient safety are the top priorities. The technologist will transfer and position patients for examinations, select and operate equipment, and ensure proper imaging techniques are used. They will also assist physicians with procedures, maintain sterile techniques, and manage radiographic rooms. The position involves clerical tasks, on-call duties, and continuing education. Adherence to radiation safety standards is crucial.

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
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Responsibilities

Ensures patient safety and performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.
Provides care for assigned patients from arrival until departure, ensuring courtesy, tact, and discretion.
Transfers and properly positions patients for examinations to obtain desired radiographic results.
Provides immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Selects and operates equipment, choosing proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
Handles equipment in a responsible, professional manner and reports equipment failure.
Selects and loads proper imaging cassettes, uses imaging markers correctly, and ensures images are processed.
Produces acceptable quality radiographs and practices ALARA.
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.
Assists in performing first aid as necessary.
Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of rooms, equipment, and personnel.
Is responsible for the care of the assigned radiographic room and related duties.
Secures and returns supplies and maintains room stock.
Maintains professional appearance by adhering to Dress policy.
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.
Performs a variety of related clerical tasks as necessary.
Performs on call duty and notifies appropriate personnel if unable to report for work.
Takes advantage of opportunities for continuing education.
Adheres to prescribed standards of Radiation Safety, proper collimation and patient shielding.