X-Ray Technician

Lifepoint Health • Ishpeming, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System Bell is seeking an Xray Technician to join their team. This is a union role (BMH USW Steelworkers) with a schedule of 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, featuring varied shifts, on-call, afternoon, and weekend rotations. UP Health System Bell is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As an Xray Tech III, you will contribute to the mission of making communities healthier by providing vital services.

Requirements

• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiological technology.
• AART Registered or eligible. Primary Source Verification: American Registry for Radiologic Technologists.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable. Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Operates radiology equipment to perform clinical diagnostic radiology exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
• Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
• Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
• Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Willing and able to demonstrate appropriate core competencies annually or as requested.
• Performs all general radiography procedures associated with the department, including development of films and preparation of contrast media, as appropriate.
• Transports patients to and from department.
• Meets responsibility of on-call scheduling of department. Files and retrieves radiology files.
• Works with PAC's system. Completes quality assurance studies as directed.
• Completes all necessary documentation in patient and department files.
• Enters HIS/RIS/PAC's data into computer systems.
• Maintains current knowledge appropriate to tests.
• Performs all general radiography procedures associated with the department, including development of films and preparation of contrast media, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree