CAR-IMAGING TECH I

Job Opportunity Job ID: 50010 Positions Location: Carson City, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: The Description:

Positions Location: Carson City, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; obtaining quality diagnostic images and providing a written description of the exam to radiologists. Assists the radiologist during biopsies and cyst drainage procedures.

• Serves as a resource and provides training for new associates and students.
• Provides other functions that may need to be assigned.
• Abides by Carson City Hospital’s Behavioral Standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA Standards.
  
  

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Reports Quality Improvement Indicators to quality coordinator.
• Trains student technologists in coordination with clinical program coordinator.
• Maintains communication with physician’s offices, radiologist, dept manager, staff and patients.
• Obtains quality images as outlined in established protocols and submits them to the radiologist for interpretation
• Properly annotates images, noting areas of interest.
• Understands and is able to contact the on-call radiologist or on-call service.
• Understands and is able to send images to PACS
• Understands and is able to scan patient documentation into PACS.
• Understands and is able to correctly identify charge codes and place exam orders through Epic.
• Understands and is able to place orders for supplies in Epic.
• Is able to assess the patient’s needs for transportation and imaging.
• Understands and is able to use office machines
• Understands and is able to use all imaging equipment to obtain quality images.
• Understands and is able to contact service for the imaging equipment.
• Understands and maintains the infection prevention and control policies established by the hospital.
• Understands and maintains the isolation techniques established by the hospital.
• Follows hand hygiene policies and utilizes personal protective equipment as required.
• Understands and practices body mechanics to lift and assist patients.
• Understands and responds to Emergency Codes.
  
  

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered OR
• Registry eligible OR
• Able to be registered within one year
• Preferred - ARRT registered
  
  

Work Experience

• None
• Preferred - Inpatient experience with all modes of patient care
• Preferred - 1 year relevant experience preferred
  
  

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Radiology Program OR
• Graduating within one year of hire date from an accredited Radiology Program.
  
  

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Must have good communication skills, accurate writing and spelling, reasoning, and computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and ability to perform basic functions (e.g. transferring calls).
• Understands and is able to contact the on-call radiologist or on-call service.
• Understands and is able to send images to PACS
• Understands and is able to scan patient documentation into PACS.
• Understands and is able to correctly identify charge codes and place exam orders through Epic.
• Understands and is able to place orders for supplies in Epic.
• Ability to assess the patient’s needs for transportation and imaging.
• Understands and is able to use office machines
• Understands and is able to use all imaging equipment to obtain quality images.
• Understands and is able to contact service for the imaging equipment.
• Understands and maintains the infection prevention and control policies established by the hospital.
• Understands and maintains the isolation techniques established by the hospital.
• Follows hand hygiene policies and utilizes personal protective equipment as required.
• Understands and practices body mechanics to lift and assist patients.
• Understands and responds to Emergency Codes.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
  
  

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Requirements

Job Family Radiology/Imaging Requirements:

Shift Variable

Degree Type / Education Level Associate

Status Per Diem

Facility Sparrow Carson City

Experience Level New Grad