Radiology Technologist - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
McLaren Health Care
- Location
- Onsite (Port Huron, Michigan)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the role
McLaren Health Care is a large integrated healthcare delivery system seeking a Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The role involves operating radiologic equipment, ensuring patient comfort, and adhering to radiation safety and quality assurance standards within the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine departments.
Skills
Radiology
Imaging procedures
X-ray operation
Patient positioning
Radiation safety
Quality assurance
BLS certification
ARRT certification
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.