Radiologic Technologist - Full Time Urgent Care

Company Description

Location: 302 Hobart St Ste B, Cadillac, MI 

Schedule: 40 hours per week, 9a-7p, Every other weekend

More Than Just Care, It’s Community  

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving more than half a million residents across 29 counties. From Traverse City to Charlevoix, our team is committed to delivering exceptional care and building healthier communities – because here, our patients are often our friends, family and neighbors.

This is a place where a meaningful career in healthcare can begin, grow, and thrive – all while you enjoy life surrounded by freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts and culture scene, plus endless opportunities for outdoor adventures.

The Perks 

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness offerings, employee assistance program, and exclusive employee discounts

Job Description

About the Role

• Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility. Knows the physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to Hospital Policy/Procedure. 

• Is responsible for the care of those patients assigned to him/her from the time the patient arrives until they leave. Must be courteous, tactful and discrete in handling patients, with quality care and patient safety being the first concern. 

• Transfers and properly positions patients for examinations in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician specifications. Provides immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. 

• Selects and operates equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Handles equipment in a responsible, professional manner. Reports equipment failure to service engineer using proper forms and maintaining appropriate records. 

• Selects and loads proper imaging cassettes, using imaging markers correctly and consistently. Has images processed as required. 

• Is responsible for producing acceptable quality radiographs and practicing ALARA as determined by the General Radiology Coordinator, Quality Control Tech or Radiologist. 

• Assists physicians in performance of examinations by mixing and pouring contrast media, administering opaque media, holding and turning patients, assisting in sterile procedures, and other related duties as required. Assists in performing first aid as necessary. 

• Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including provision for the contamination free condition of rooms, equipment, and personnel. 

• Is responsible for the care of the radiographic room assigned and if unassigned, to those duties and responsibilities relating to his/her reassignment. Secures and returns supplies. Maintains room stock. 

• Maintains professional appearance by adhering to Dress policy of the hospital and Radiology Department. 

• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures in the absence of the manager or General Imaging Coordinator. 

• Rotates within the department or other departments and shifts as required. May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedure not routinely taught. 

• Performs a variety of related clerical tasks as necessary. 

• Performs on call duty. If unable to report for work as assigned, must notify the appropriate person(s) and/or General Imaging Coordinator. 

• Takes advantage of opportunities for continuing education as provided by the department or seminars available for the various specialties. 

• Adheres to prescribed standards of Radiation Safety, proper collimation and patient shielding. 

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved course curriculum in Radiologic Technology, either in a hospital or college-based school of Radiologic Technology. 
• Radiologic Technologists in Radiography Certification - Must have passed or is eligible for the examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography. 
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.