Radiology Technologist - Diagnostic Radiology

Henry Ford Health•Grand Blanc, MI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist operates radiographic equipment to produce clinical diagnostic radiographs and images and performs diagnostic procedures according to established standards and radiation safety practices. The role works directly with patients, radiologists, physicians, and fellow associates while following hospital rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. The technologist provides quality patient care, applies universal precautions and sterile technique, protects patient confidentiality, and practices appropriate medical ethics. The position is based at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on afternoon/evening shifts of 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The technologist produces radiographs by selecting appropriate technical factors, positioning patients, selecting contrast media as requested by the radiologist, and operating equipment properly. Duties include obtaining portable radiographs in nursing units, operating rooms, and emergency departments, identifying patients and images accurately, entering procedures into hospital and network information systems, and maintaining radiation protection. The role also supports radiology students and new employees, serves as a technical resource for radiology residents and radiologists, keeps current with developments in the field, reports equipment malfunctions, and maintains clean, orderly work areas and necessary supplies. The work takes place throughout the hospital. It involves standing and walking for much of the day, assisting, moving, transferring, and lifting patients, moving radiological equipment, and exposure to electrical and radiant energy hazards, patient illnesses, and communicable diseases. Employees participate in new employee and center/department orientations.

Requirements

Equivalent of a high school diploma.
Completion of an accredited two-year radiology program.
Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days of hire or job transfer.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, obtained within 180 days of hire or job transfer; alternatively, certification by the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologists, with required renewal.
Good guest relations and communication skills, tact, diplomacy, and dependability.
Ability to perform the duties of the position with discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
Physical and mental capability to perform the duties of the position.
Neat and clean personal appearance and adherence to the hospital dress code.
Ability to be mobile and demonstrate normal manual dexterity.
Ability to assist, move, transfer, and lift patients and move standard radiological equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, by telephone, and with staff, physicians, and patients.
Ability to plan, follow directions, and problem solve.
Ability to teach and instruct.
Ability to learn to operate hospital and radiology computer systems and AGFA networking.

Nice To Haves

Radiology work experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Produce quality radiographs by selecting appropriate technical factors, positioning patients, selecting contrast media as requested by radiologists, and operating equipment properly.
Obtain portable radiographs in nursing units, operating rooms, and emergency departments, considering patient age, physical condition, and disease processes.
Represent the hospital positively and promote good guest relations for the Radiology department and Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Verify patient identity before examinations and label completed radiographs with the patient's name, medical record number, and date.
Enter procedures performed into the hospital management information system and network system.
Protect patients from radiation exposure by using lead shielding and other radiation protection devices when appropriate.
Keep current with new developments, trends, equipment, and procedures through technical journals, educational programs, in-services, and seminars.
Assist with instruction and training of radiology students and new employees.
Act as a technical resource for radiology residents and radiologists.
Exercise independent judgment in the absence of management and report equipment malfunctions to management or service representatives.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly and maintain necessary supplies.
Provide quality patient care using universal precautions and sterile technique while maintaining patient confidentiality and appropriate medical ethics.