Radiographer, Part Time, SWMC Niles

Spectrum Health   Niles, MI   Full-time
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Job Description

Job Summary

Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic procedures and operates radiologic equipment to produce clinical x-ray films according to established standards and practices. Receives and ensures the execution of physicians' orders.

Essential Functions

  • Performs general diagnostic radiologic procedures utilizing standardized positioning and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety.
  • Operates radiographic equipment to produce clinical x-ray images of specified body areas as directed by the physician or radiologist, ensuring clear and undistorted films.
  • Exercises judgement in selecting and computing machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex and tissue density. Selects appropriate film, positions equipment at proper distance and angle, and adjusts cones or collimators to image a specified area.
  • Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
  • Maintains imaging and processing equipment by performing scheduled tests and cleanings and documenting all results. Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
  • Provides mentoring and leadership to lower level radiographers and students.
  • Maintain patient information as needed by purging or updating patient film jackets and / or reports or film to ensure accurate patient records.
  • Assignments are moderately complex; follows established protocols and has some flexibility in exercising judgment within established parameters. Works under minimal supervision/instruction; may serve as technical specialist/trainer and mentor to less experienced staff.

Qualifications
  • Required Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field
  • Preferred Bachelor's Degree
  • 2 years of relevant experience in radiology Required
  • CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Bone Densitometry (BD) - ARDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Bone Density Upon Hire required Or
  • CRT-Bone Densitometry (BD) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Bone Density 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 - Southwestern Medical Clinic - 2002 S 11th St - Niles

    Department Name

    Rural Health Clinic - Niles

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    32

    Hours of Work

    8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    Days Worked

    Monday - Saturday (Variable)

    Weekend Frequency

    Every other weekend

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    Spectrum Health

    Niles, MI