Radiology Technologist

Trinity Health • Chelsea, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist works in the X-Ray / Diagnostic Imaging Department at Chelsea Hospital in a contingent, PRN role with a rotating schedule. The position reviews physician orders and the reason for each exam, positions patients, and obtains diagnostic images in accordance with department protocols. The technologist operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce routine radiographs for physician interpretation and assists radiologists with administering contrast media for specific procedures. The work requires independent judgment, integrity, and initiative, and close collaboration with radiology leadership and radiologists to produce high-quality diagnostic images.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registration as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Good working knowledge of anatomy and understanding of physics, electricity, and anatomical positions such as supine and prone.
• Knowledge of exposure methods to obtain clearly defined films and to set up and operate equipment, with emphasis on reducing patient radiation dose according to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review procedure requests, reasons for procedures, department protocols, physician recommendations, and personal judgment to determine the areas to examine and images to obtain.
• Prepare patients by explaining procedures, transferring and positioning them, arranging immobilization or support devices, and providing instructions and reassurance with care and courtesy.
• Assist radiologists with routine radiographs; adjust, manipulate, and control imaging equipment and accessories used in diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patients before and during procedures, recognize changes that may require emergency action, and initiate appropriate responses.
• Document procedure verification and procedural information in a computerized system; determine whether re-imaging is needed and perform it when necessary.
• Collect completed diagnostic PACS images and forward them to the appropriate locations for interpretation and results reporting.
• Use sterile, isolation, and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and document infection-control procedures and activities.
• Monitor daily quality control and report equipment operational or functional problems to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and DAILYPAY.
• Benefits effective Day One, with no waiting periods.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; PTO; life insurance; and short- and long-term disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Colleague Referral Program with opportunities to earn cash and prizes.
• Unlimited career growth opportunities within a large Catholic healthcare organization.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed