Radiology Technologist-General

Job Title: Radiology Technologist-General

Job Location: Troy, MI 48085

Job Duration: 2-3 Months (possibility of extension)
 

Job Summary:

• Under supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs accurate and efficient diagnostic exams in all areas of general radiology.
• Technologists must demonstrate good clinical skills and provide the best possible images for interpretation.
• Applies principles of radiation protection and complies with regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for designated area and provides clinical instruction as appropriate.
• Follows Beaumont philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care at all times.

Essential Functions:

• Performs quality diagnostic exams after verification of patient identification and physician order.
• Acquire an accurate patient history and document in the medical record.
• Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Perform radiographic and related patient care procedures using age appropriate methods for patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• Ensures STAT requests are relayed to radiologist in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicates on an inter/intra-department level with customer service, administrative, medical staff, and peers.
• Demonstrates ability to proficiently operate diagnostic imaging equipment and follow policy for any malfunctions or quality control failures.
• Utilize ALARA standards for minimizing radiation exposure to patient, staff and self.
• Provides procedural information/education to the patient/family prior to each exam.
• Contributes to the effective operations of the department by assisting fellow employees and staying in compliance with quality assurance and quality control.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently use hospital computer systems for verifying orders, viewing schedules and sending information to PACS.
• Assists in the training of students/new hires.
• Ensures equipment is wiped down between patients and exam room is clean and properly stocked with linen and supplies.
• Maintains competency in all assigned areas including, but not limited to fluoroscopic, general diagnostic, orthopedic and operating procedures.

Required certifications:

• BLS ARRT

Scrub Color:

• Royal Blue

Qualifications:

• Required Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.
• Training Producted at student level. Required.
• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist 180 Days required.
• CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - clientclient Upon Hire required.

Schedule Notes:

• Shift Time: 2 for afternoons (3p-11:30p) and 1 for midnights (11p-7:30a or 9p-7:30a)
• Hours: 2 for afternoons (3p-11:30p) and 1 for midnights (11p-7:30a or 9p-7:30a)
• Shift length: Afternoons – 8hrs; Midnights – 8hrs or 10hrs