Radiographer Tech

Posted:
9/5/2024, 8:07:11 AM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid


Job Summary

Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, and surgery procedures according to standards and practices. Receives and ensures the execution of physician orders. Ensures equipment is present and accounted for at the beginning and end of each shift.


Essential Functions

  • Performs general diagnostic radiologic procedures utilizing standardized positioning and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety. Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as direct by the physician or radiologist.
  • Completes proper identification and order verification. Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
  • Exercises judgement in selecting and computing machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex and tissue density. Positions equipment at proper distance and angle, and adjusts cones or collimators to image a specified area.
  • Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
  • Maintains imaging equipment by performing scheduled tests and cleanings and documenting all results. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
  • Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident.
  • Assignments are moderately complex; follows established protocols and has some flexibility in exercising judgment within established parameters. Works under minimal supervision/instruction; may serve as trainer and mentor to less experienced staff.

Qualifications
  • Required Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
  • Preferred Bachelor's Degree
  • 2 years of relevant experience in radiology Required
  • CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Bone Densitometry (BD) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Bone Density Sites Upon Hire preferred
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 25 lbs
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 20 lbs
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 20 lbs
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 35 lbs
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Frequently up to 35 lbs
  • Sitting: Seldom
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Frequently
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
  • Squat: Seldom
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom
  • Driving: Seldom
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Frequently
  • Handling: Frequently
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Frequently
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Frequently
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Primary Location

SITE - Pennock Orthopedics & Pain Center - 840 Cook Rd - Hastings

Department Name

Orthopedics Radiology - Pennock

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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