Henry Ford Health System
Radiologic Technologist/Part-Time/7am-3:30pm
Henry Ford Health System, Grand Blanc, Michigan, United States, 48480
Radiologic Technologist/Part-Time/7am-3:30pm
Radiologic Technologist - Part-Time - Days, 7am-3:30pm
General Summary Shift: PT 24 hours per week, 7am-3:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation. Operates radiographic equipment to produce clinical diagnostic radiographs and images. Performs diagnostic procedures according to established standards and radiation safety practices. Works directly with patients, radiologists, physicians and fellow associates. Follows established rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Genesys Regional Medical Center. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age group(s) served.
Responsibilities
Deliver quality patient care, including the use of universal precautions, sterile technique and ensuring patient confidentiality and appropriate medical ethics.
Produce quality radiographs by selecting appropriate technical factors, correctly positioning the patient, selecting the appropriate contrast media as requested by the radiologist and manipulating equipment components properly. This includes obtaining portable radiographs in nursing units, operating rooms and emergency departments based on patient age, physical condition and disease processes.
Represent the hospital in a positive manner both in and outside the work area. Practice good guest relations to promote the image of the Radiology department and Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Ensure proper patient identification prior to the exam. Properly identify finished radiographs with patient name, medical record number and date. Also enter the procedure performed into the hospital management information system and network system.
Maintain adequate patient radiation protection to assure the least possible exposure is given, using lead shielding and other radiation protection devices when and where appropriate.
Keep current on new developments, trends, equipment and procedures through technical journals, educational programs, in‑services and seminars to maintain and enhance expertise.
Assist in the instruction and training of radiology students and new employees.
Act as a technical resource for the radiology residents and radiologists.
Exercise independent judgment in the absence of management. Report all equipment malfunctions to management or service representatives.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
Maintain supplies necessary to perform the job.
Assist with clerical duties and transportation of patients when required.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrate good guest relations skills, good communication skills, tact, diplomacy and be dependable.
Perform all duties of the position with discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
Be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of the position.
Be neat and clean in personal appearance and adhere to the hospital dress code.
Essential Functions
Ability to be mobile and have normal manual dexterity.
Ability to assist, move, transfer and lift patients.
Ability to move standard radiological equipment.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally, in writing, by telephone, and with staff, physicians and patients.
Ability to plan, follow directions and solve problems.
Ability to teach and instruct.
Ability to learn to operate hospital radiology computer systems and AGFA networking.
Working Conditions Lifting, assisting, supporting and transferring patients and supplies. Standing and walking for a greater part of the day. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Exposed to patient illnesses and communicable diseases. Work setting is hospital wide.
Orientation Requirements
New employee orientation.
Center/department orientation.
Education / Experience Required Must possess equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed an accredited 2‑year radiology program. Experience preferred, not required. No additional preferences.
Certification / Licences Required
Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support, credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography, credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Or be certified by the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologists (ARCRT); renewal required.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
Department: Diagnostic Radiology 001
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: MIGRA Teamsters Tech Local 332
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General Summary Shift: PT 24 hours per week, 7am-3:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation. Operates radiographic equipment to produce clinical diagnostic radiographs and images. Performs diagnostic procedures according to established standards and radiation safety practices. Works directly with patients, radiologists, physicians and fellow associates. Follows established rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Genesys Regional Medical Center. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care to the age group(s) served.
Responsibilities
Deliver quality patient care, including the use of universal precautions, sterile technique and ensuring patient confidentiality and appropriate medical ethics.
Produce quality radiographs by selecting appropriate technical factors, correctly positioning the patient, selecting the appropriate contrast media as requested by the radiologist and manipulating equipment components properly. This includes obtaining portable radiographs in nursing units, operating rooms and emergency departments based on patient age, physical condition and disease processes.
Represent the hospital in a positive manner both in and outside the work area. Practice good guest relations to promote the image of the Radiology department and Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Ensure proper patient identification prior to the exam. Properly identify finished radiographs with patient name, medical record number and date. Also enter the procedure performed into the hospital management information system and network system.
Maintain adequate patient radiation protection to assure the least possible exposure is given, using lead shielding and other radiation protection devices when and where appropriate.
Keep current on new developments, trends, equipment and procedures through technical journals, educational programs, in‑services and seminars to maintain and enhance expertise.
Assist in the instruction and training of radiology students and new employees.
Act as a technical resource for the radiology residents and radiologists.
Exercise independent judgment in the absence of management. Report all equipment malfunctions to management or service representatives.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
Maintain supplies necessary to perform the job.
Assist with clerical duties and transportation of patients when required.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrate good guest relations skills, good communication skills, tact, diplomacy and be dependable.
Perform all duties of the position with discretion and maintain patient confidentiality.
Be physically and mentally capable of performing all duties of the position.
Be neat and clean in personal appearance and adhere to the hospital dress code.
Essential Functions
Ability to be mobile and have normal manual dexterity.
Ability to assist, move, transfer and lift patients.
Ability to move standard radiological equipment.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally, in writing, by telephone, and with staff, physicians and patients.
Ability to plan, follow directions and solve problems.
Ability to teach and instruct.
Ability to learn to operate hospital radiology computer systems and AGFA networking.
Working Conditions Lifting, assisting, supporting and transferring patients and supplies. Standing and walking for a greater part of the day. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Exposed to patient illnesses and communicable diseases. Work setting is hospital wide.
Orientation Requirements
New employee orientation.
Center/department orientation.
Education / Experience Required Must possess equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed an accredited 2‑year radiology program. Experience preferred, not required. No additional preferences.
Certification / Licences Required
Certified BLS Provider specializing in Basic Life Support, credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography, credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Or be certified by the American Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologists (ARCRT); renewal required.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
Department: Diagnostic Radiology 001
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: MIGRA Teamsters Tech Local 332
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