MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeSaginaw, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's degree is required.
ARRT-credentialed Radiologic Technologist registration is required, or ARRT Radiography credentialing within one year of hire or transfer.
Basic Life Support certification is required within one month of hire or transfer.
The ability to apply radiation safety standards and protect patients and staff during exposures is required.
The ability to use radiologic equipment, adjust technical factors, and apply knowledge of anatomy, disease effects on radiographs, and radiation principles is required.
The ability to recognize and report radiographic equipment malfunctions is required.
The ability to follow sterile technique and perform nursing procedures, including preparation and administration of radiologic contrast media and medications and catheterizations, is required.
The ability to recognize and treat allergic reactions to contrast media is required.
The ability to meet the described physical demands, including prolonged sitting, standing, or walking and occasional lifting or carrying 11–20 pounds, is required.
The ability to follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements is required.

Responsibilities

Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, applying ionizing radiation accurately for diagnosis.
Position patients and equipment to demonstrate the area being examined accurately, using anatomic positioning skills.
Provide radiation protection for patients and staff during exposures according to prescribed safety standards.
Adjust technical factors to provide appropriate exposure using independent judgment, anatomy knowledge, knowledge of disease effects on radiographs, radiation principles, and operation of departmental radiologic equipment.
Assist radiologists with sterile procedures, including biopsies and myelograms.
Perform surgical and portable radiographic procedures as assigned.
Maintain professional knowledge through participation in professional organizations and continuing education in radiography.
Attend in-service educational programs and departmental meetings.
Initiate requisitions, add or modify charges, and acknowledge exams using a computer.
Perform other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

One year of clinical experience is preferred.
Knowledge of a Radiology Information System (RIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) is preferred.

Summary

This position accurately applies ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis, including skills required in performing a variety of technical procedures, resulting in the highest quality diagnostic radiograph, with the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient.
Responsibilities

25%)*Performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing accurate application of ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

(25%)* Positions patient and equipment appropriately to accurately demonstrate the area being examined, requiring extensive anatomic positioning skills.

(25%)* Provides appropriate radiation protection for patient and staff during radiation exposures according to prescribed safety standards.

(25%)*Adjusts technical factors to provide appropriate exposure by use of independent judgment, knowledge of human anatomy, effect of disease on the radiograph and the principles of radiation as well as the specific operation of all radiologic equipment within the department.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists radiologist as needed in performance of sterile procedures, i.e., biopsies, myelograms, etc.

Performs surgical and portable radiographic procedures as assigned.

Performs nursing procedures, including the preparation and administration of various forms of radiologic contrast media and medications, and catheterizations.

Has knowledge to readily identify and treat allergic reactions to contrast media.

Practices sterile technique. Maintains professional acumen through active association with professional organizations.

Shows evidence of continuing education in radiography as necessary to remain current with profession.

Attends in-service educational programs and departmental meetings.

Initiates requisitions, adds or modifies charges, acknowledges exams, requiring the use of the computer.

Ability to recognize and report malfunction of radiographic equipment appropriately.

All other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Required ARRT: Reg Radiologic Technologist
Equivalent Experience: Effective 11/2020 - ARRT credentialed in Radiography (ARRT)(R) within one year of hire or transfer date.

Required: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Required Education

Associates Degree

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

One (1) year clinical experience is preferred.

Knowledge of Radiology Information System (RIS) and HIS preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

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About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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