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Job Summary

Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, trauma and surgery procedures according to established standards and practices. Receives and ensures the execution of physicians' orders. Participates actively in the satisfaction of patients and all customers. Assures equipment is present and accounted for at beginning and end of each shift.

Essential Functions

• Performs general diagnostic radiological and fluoroscopic procedures utilizing standardized positioning, As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) concepts and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety. Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist.
• Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
• Prepares and assists in administering contrast agents by monitoring dosage and determining any potential allergies ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Maintains imaging equipment through safe handling and assisting in necessary quality assurance. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
• Completes proper patient identification and order verification. Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Verifies patients’ clinical history, ensuring that information is documented and readily available to the licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident. 
• Assignments are routine; follows established protocols. Works under close supervision, seeks guidance where needed; requires some instruction on day-to-day work and resolves routine problems.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree

• CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Primary Location

SITE - Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Diagnostic Radiology - Butterworth

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Weekend (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Days Worked

Saturday and Sunday

Weekend Frequency

Every weekend

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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