MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Imaging Services Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 12

Part-timeTawas City, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree is required.
ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist certification is required within one year of hire or transfer.
ARRT CT certification is required; Registered Radiology and CT Technologist registration is required within 12 months of hire or transfer, and CT certification is required within three years of hire or transfer.
Basic Life Support certification is required within one month of hire or transfer.
Fingerprinting is required during onboarding due to the CAH facility.
Basic personal computer knowledge, keyboard dexterity, and experience with PACS/EPIC are required.
Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels.
Tuberculosis testing is required as needed according to MIOSHA standards.
Annual OSHA training must be completed according to the exposure control plan.
Annual Joint Commission training must be completed.
Continuing education, Image Gently, Image Wisely, and XR/CT competencies must be completed annually.
The employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
The employee must be able to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Vision and hearing are required, with or without assistive devices.
The role requires sitting, standing, and walking for long periods and may require frequent stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
The employee must follow blood-borne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
The role requires the ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, stay awake, and demonstrate dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, and feeling.
Physical demand level is medium: occasionally lift or carry 21–50 pounds; frequently lift or carry 20 pounds and walk, stand, or operate arm/leg controls; and constantly handle 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform computed tomography and radiography studies according to protocol, distinguish normal from abnormal anatomy, and tailor exams based on patient history, protocol, and radiologist instruction.
Administer intravenous and oral contrast as required by procedures and radiologist protocols, following departmental protocols and institutional guidelines for intravenous contrast delivery.
Monitor patients’ physical and mental condition throughout procedures and record patient data appropriately.
Protect patients, oneself, and others from radiation using gonadal shielding and collimation where applicable.
Document acknowledgement of scheduling as directed.
Assist the radiologist with sterile procedures, practice sterile technique, obtain pertinent clinical history, and perform venous puncture.
Identify allergic reactions or other urgent medical conditions and notify and assist the radiologist or provider in treatment.
Prepare and maintain patient information and digital files in a computerized database.
Perform clerical duties when clerical personnel are absent.
Orient and train new personnel and students on departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Participate in quality assurance and CQI programs as needed.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
Participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Summary

This position assists the radiologist and other physicians by providing high quality tomographic and radiographic images required in part for the diagnosis and treatment of patients while ensuring the least amount of radiation exposure to oneself and the patient. Additionally provides general care to the patient while in the department.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(35%)* Performs computed tomography and radiography studies following protocol. Able to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and will tailor exams in accordance with patient history obtained, protocol, and Radiologist instruction.

(30%)* Administers IV and oral contrast as required for procedures according to Radiologist protocols. Follows departmental protocols and institution guidelines for delivery of IV contrast material. Monitors patients physical and mental condition throughout the entire procedure. Records any and all patient data appropriately.

(20%)* Provides radiation protection for patients, self and others using gonadal shielding and collimation where applicable. Document acknowledgement of scheduling as directed.

(15%)* Performs additional duties, including but not limited to the following: assisting the radiologist in the performance of sterile procedures, practicing sterile technique, obtain pertinent clinical history, and must be proficient in venous puncture. Will document all pertinent data appropriately. Able to identify an allergic reaction or any other urgent medical condition and will notify and assist the radiologist or provider in the treatment of such a situation.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares and maintains patient information and digital files in computerized database.

Performs clerical duties in the absence of clerical personnel.

Orients and trains new personnel and students to the departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.

Participates in quality assurance and CQI programs as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health

Certifications and Licensures

Required: ARRT: Reg Radiologic Technologist
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 year of hire or transfer

Required:ARRT CT: ARRT CT

Equivalent Experience: Registered Radiology and CT TechnologistRT required within 12 months of hire or transfer, CT required within 3 years of hire or transfer.

Required:BLS: Basic Life Support

Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Required:FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting

Equivalent Experience: required during onboarding due to CAH facility

Required Education

Education: Associates Degree

Other Information

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS

Basic Knowledge of personal computer, keyboard dexterity and PACS/EPIC

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals in groups and interact with people at all levels

Tuberculosis (TB) testing as needed according to MIOSHA standards

Mandatory OSHA training must be completed annually according to the exposure control plan

Mandatory Joint Commission must be completed annually

Continuing education, Image Gently, Image Wisely, and XR/CT competencies must be completed annually

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 blood borne 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, and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) lift or carry 20 lbs., and or walk/stand/push/pull of arm/leg controls and constantly (67-100% of the workday) 10 lbs

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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