RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST
Company: Corewell Health
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Turns out, you can earn a living doing a job you love. Now
offering increased pay rates and a $5,000 sign on bonus this
full-time Radiology Technologist position. GENERAL 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. Always follows
Corewell Health philosophy of Patient and Family Centered
Care.BENEFITS:
- NEW On-demand pay program -Powered by Payactiv
- Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet
your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
- Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
- Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of
products and services
- Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug
insurance plans
- Relocation assistance
- Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify
theft protection and even home and auto insurance
- Free onsite parkingESSENTIAL DUTIES: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 use hospital
computer systems accurately and efficiently 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. This document represents the
major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is
not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It
should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to
perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential duties. Education / Training:
- Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT) Accredited Radiography program.
- Must be registered within 6 months of hire date. Work
Experience :
- Training gained at student level. Certification, Licensure,
Registration :
- Certification by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists;
Must remain in good standing with the ARRT. Other Qualifications :
- Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers from
The American Heart Association and/or The American Red Cross at
hire. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Effort :
- Position requires ability to frequently push/pull up to 30 lb.
objects with assistance of others; occasionally requires ability to
lift objects more than 50 lbs. with assistance; and frequently lift
up to 40 lbs.
- Position requires employee to constantly perform simple motor
skills such as standing, walking and simple manipulative skills
such as writing. Position requires employee to frequently perform
moderately difficult manipulative skills such as positioning
patients.
- Position requires employee to constantly perform gross body
coordination. Frequently perform tasks which require hand-eye
coordination such as collecting of specimens for transport to lab
and tasks which require arm-hand steadiness.
- Position requires employee to constantly walk and stand;
occasionally sit for prolonged periods; frequently bending such as
when caring for a patient in bed.
- Position requires employee to constantly see objects far away
as in driving and see close objects such as computer screens.
- Position requires employee to constantly be able to hear normal
sounds with some background noise as in answering phone/intercom.
Be able to distinguish sound as in equipment alarms. Work
Environment:
- Employee may be: frequently exposed to ionizing radiation.
Potentially exposed to hazardous material such as blood, body
tissues, or fluids, dust, toxins, cytotoxins, chemical hazardous
materials, bodily injuries, loud and or unpleasant noises: seldom
exposed to, high humidity, electrical hazards, or poisonous
substances; fluctuations in temperature, grease, and oil.ABOUT
US:Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the "Top 10
Hospitals" in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital
has been advancing care for the greater Dearborn, Michigan region
since 1953. Corewell Health, Dearborn is verified as a Level II
trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and
innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences (Stroke
Center of Excellence), women's health, heart and vascular, and
cancer care. Clinical staff here have the opportunity to
participate in training for residents from Wayne State's University
School of Medicine. This is where extraordinary begins. Find out
where it can take you and your career. Apply Now!Primary
LocationSITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal
OakDepartment NameDiagnostic Radiology Generals - Royal
OakEmployment TypeFull timeShiftDay (United States of
America)Weekly Scheduled Hours40Hours of Work7 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.Days WorkedVariableWeekend FrequencyEvery other weekend CURRENT
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Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed
to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients,
visitors and community. That is why we require a drug-free
workplace and various vaccinations as a requirement for
employment.Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to
all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information,
marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any
other legally protected category.An interconnected, collaborative
culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to
work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health
system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our
communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural
intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find
community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing
resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our
commitment to join our team.If you are a qualified individual with
a disability, you may request assistance in completing the
application process by calling . We are committed to granting
reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Keywords: Corewell Health, Royal Oak , RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST, Healthcare , Sterling Heights, Michigan
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