Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKalamazoo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A certificate of completion from a hospital-based program or an associate’s degree from an accredited school of radiology technology is required.
ARRT registration is required, or the technologist must be registry eligible and obtain registration within six months of hire.
The employee must successfully complete a BLS training course within six months of hire.
The employee must be able to operate basic computer programs associated with departmental record keeping.
The employee must demonstrate human-relations skills to work with patients and providers in difficult or sensitive situations.
The employee must have a customer-service orientation.
The employee must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
The employee must demonstrate a positive attitude.
The role requires sustained alertness and concentration for interactive, repetitive, or detailed work, including operating or attending to a computer for 40 to 70 percent of the time.
The role involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of objects weighing 20 pounds or less, assisting with tasks such as lifting and moving patients weighing 50 pounds or more, and occasional strenuous or fatiguing positions and physical motions.

Responsibilities

Work on a rotational basis in several areas of the radiology department, performing routine radiology examinations and advanced diagnostic procedures such as fluoroscopy, joint injections, and lumbar or myelogram examinations.
Receive or escort patients into the examination area, review pertinent patient information, instruct patients about examinations, and assist providers with procedures.
Position patients to obtain the results specified for diagnosis; set up and adjust supportive and immobilization devices; and apply and adjust radiation-protective shielding as needed.
Operate diagnostic radiographic equipment to provide optimal examinations in accordance with physician orders or requests; consult a radiologist to clarify orders or discuss unusual situations; and perform work in the radiology department or other areas as needed to accommodate patient and provider needs.
Operate equipment properly and carefully, and promptly report malfunctions or necessary adjustments or repairs.
Assist providers in administering prescribed radiolucent or radiopaque media for examinations.
Perform first aid as required and assist in cases of adverse reactions to contrast media or other emergencies.
Observe and practice sterile technique.
Maintain cleanliness of procedure rooms and equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient and file information.
Maintain appropriate supply levels in the assigned area.
Demonstrate or oversee on-the-job training for student technologists and other non-professional assistants as assigned.

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Location

Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Title

Diagnostic Imaging Technologist FT 72 hours - 2nd shift, variable (BMH)

Performs radiographic examinations of various anatomical parts and systems of the body in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of physical injuries or medical disorders. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Must have a minimum of one of the following a Certificate of Completion of a Hospital base program or Associate’s degree from an accredited school of Radiology Technology required
Registered ARRT required or registry eligible. Registry eligible technologist must receive registry within 6 months of hire date.
Employee must provide successfully complete BLS training course within 6 months of hire.
Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with record keeping in the department
Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills to deal with patients, providers and other in sometimes difficult or sensitive situation
Must have a customer service orientation.
Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures
Must demonstrate a positive attitude
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time. The operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
Involves considerable standing or walking , regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patient (i. e., 50 pounds or more) Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
Works on a rotational basis in several area of radiology department performing routine radiology examinations as well as more advanced diagnostic procedures (i. e., Fluoroscopy, joint injections, Lumbar/myelogram exams).
Receives or escorts patients into examination area, reviews pertinent patient information; instructs patient concerning the examination to be perform. Assist provider with procedures
Positions patients to obtain and effect the results specified for diagnoses; sets up and adjust supportive and immobilization devices as necessary;, applies and adjusts radiation protective shielding as needed.
Operates various variety of diagnostic radiographic equipment to provide optimal diagnostic radiology examinations in accordance with physician order/request. Consults radiologist as t clarify orders or to discuss unusual situations. Performs work in radiology department or other areas as necessary to accommodate patient/provider needs
Operates all equipment properly and with care. Immediately reports any malfunctions, necessary adjustments or repairs.
Assists providers in administering prescribed radiolucent or radiopaque media for examinations.
Performs first aid as required and assists in cases of adverse reaction to contrast media or in other emergencies.
Observes and practices sterile technique.
Maintains cleanness of procedure rooms and equipment
Maintains accurate documentation of patient and file information
Maintaining appropriate supply level in their area of responsibility
Demonstrates or oversees the on the job training for student technologists and other non-professional assistants as assigned.

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Full time

Sign-On Bonus

External Candidates Only: Up to $5,000.00

Retention Bonus

External Candidates Only, $5,000.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

3100 Radiology Diagnostic (BMH)

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Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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