Radiology Technologist - Neurosurgery
McLaren Health Care
- Location
- Onsite (Lansing, Michigan)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
McLaren Health Care is seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform imaging procedures and operate radiologic equipment in a neurosurgery setting. The role involves ensuring patient comfort, maintaining equipment, and adhering to radiation safety and quality assurance standards.
Skills
Radiology
Imaging procedures
X-ray operation
Patient positioning
Radiation safety
Quality assurance
BLS certification
Neurosurgery support
Full job details
Position Summary: Performs a variety of imaging procedures consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Gives straightforward explanations and instructions to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
- Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to x-ray.
- Positions patients and uses radiologic equipment to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
- Accurately performs all imaging exams as ordered in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; ensures the physician on duty is notified of the results.
- Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
- Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
- Current BLS certification.
Preferred:
- Associate degree in radiology.