Radiology Technician

Interim Healthcare is currently hiring for a Radiology Technician in the Grand Rapids area - Full time, Part time, and PRN hours available!!
General Purpose:

The Radiology Technician utilizes medical imaging equipment to produce diagnostic quality radiographs using ionizing radiation. They operate portable and stationary x-ray equipment and prepare examination rooms, equipment, supplies, and medications and provide patient comfort and safety during examinations.
 

Essential Functions:

• Prepares examination room, equipment, and instruments per patient needs.
• Positions a patient correctly for the ordered radiological procedure.
• Operates x-ray machine according to established procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Develops, processes, and selects radiological films.
• Reviews and evaluates images to determine quality.
• Answers patient questions as they relate to the procedure.
• Operates within radiologic standards of care.
• Documents patient care records in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.
• Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
• May have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Parameters of access, use and disclosure are further defined by the organization or department.

Pay rate:

• $33 -$36 per hour

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program.
• Current state license, if applicable, in good standing.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience in radiology and/or as defined by the contracting employer.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) certification.
• Able to provide proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) training including adults, children, and infants. Additional trainings may be required dependent upon specialty or facility requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Meets the requirements of federal and/or state criminal and abuse background checks where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the healthcare team, both clinical and non-clinical.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with multiple changes.
• Able to work as a member of a team, including but not limited to managing stress appropriately, making decisions under pressure, and handling multiple priorities.
• Able to manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of self and others.
• Proof of valid driver’s license if applicable.
• Meets applicable health requirements to provide patient care

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Work is performed in various health care settings and not limited to hospitals, outpatient care centers, doctor’s offices or medical centers.
• Work environment involves frequent exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and/or potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment (e.g., face masks, goggles, latex or non latex gloves).
• Work environment may involve occasional exposure to potential electrical shock, and to x-ray/electromagnetic energy.
• Able to spend varying amounts of time sitting, standing, and walking.
• Able to frequently lift, reposition, and transfer clients and to stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely and assist clients with standing and walking.
• Sufficient endurance to perform the required physical and mental tasks over long periods of time.
• Requires normal, correctable vision and hearing and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Requires excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor function necessary to operate equipment safely and calculate/prepare medications and other procedures.
• Able to successfully work in areas that are confined and/or crowded.
• Medium physical activity may require frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs

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