Radiology Technician

We are seeking a skilled Radiology Technician to join our team at Trinity Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body portions for interpretation by physicians.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an AMA-approved school of Radiological Technology. Three to six months of on-the-job training or previous experience is required.

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to lift and position patients for up to 20% of work time and stand and walk for up to 80% of work time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews requests and schedules patients for radiologic procedures
• Reviews requests for procedures and determines region(s) to be examined and diagnostic images to be obtained
• Consults with the Radiologist to determine the need for additional diagnostic images for comprehensive examinations
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures by transferring and positioning patients, attaching or arranging immobilization and support devices, explaining the procedure, instructing and reassuring patients
• Assists the Radiologist in performance of routine radiographs, adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of imaging equipment, and accessories used in performing diagnostic procedures
• Applies knowledge of human anatomy and understanding of patient's condition to determine appropriate radiologic or testing techniques and to assure accurate, high quality images for diagnostic interpretation
• Monitors patient's condition before and during performance of diagnostic procedures, recognizing changes that may require emergency actions and initiating appropriate responses
• Provides accurate diagnostic image identification, processes diagnostic images, and monitors image quality
• Documents procedure verification and procedural and quality control data, using a computerized system, and determines need for and performs necessary re-imaging
• Collects all completed diagnostic images and forwards to appropriate location(s) for interpretation and results reporting
• Calculates, prepares, logs and assists the Radiologist in administering and checking contrast media required in specific diagnostic procedures
• Practices sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and maintains documentation of infection control procedures and activities
• Applies knowledge of potential radiation hazards and observes appropriate radiation safety regulations
• Assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the clinical patient areas by monitoring and ordering supplies used in diagnostic procedure areas, and by cleaning imaging equipment and accessories
• Monitors quality control on a daily basis; reports operational and functional instrumentation problems to appropriate personnel
• Demonstrates clinical imaging procedures to students and new staff members, as assigned, and participates in scheduled training, orientation and in-services imaging areas
• May assume lead function in designated areas and/or oversee the activities of staff
• Maintains BLS competency as evidenced by attendance at an annual BLS review
• Maintains registry by obtaining necessary continuing education credits
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships
• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age-specific, developmental and cultural needs through competent clinical practice
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System