Radiology Technologist-General
44201 Dequindre Road Troy, MI 48085 US
Job Description
- Performs quality diagnostic exams after verification of patient identification and physician order.
- Acquires an accurate patient history and documents in the medical record.
- Monitors patients during procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Performs radiographic and related patient care procedures using age-appropriate methods for patients' 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 follows policy for any malfunctions or quality control failures.
- Utilizes 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 Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.
- 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) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required.
- Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs.
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs.
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs.
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs.
- Sitting: Seldom.
- Standing: Frequently.
- Walking: Frequently.
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom.
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally.
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom.
- Squat: Seldom.
- Driving: Seldom.
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom.
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom.
- Handling: Occasionally.
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom.
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom.
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently.
- Visual Acuity: Seldom.
- Color Vision (Ishihara) Test: Seldom.
- Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
- A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.
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