About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Radiology Technologist
Position Summary:
Prepares and operates x-ray equipment and positions patient to produce Radiographs for diagnosis. Develops film.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Performs diagnostic radiographic services as ordered by a physician.
• Operates imaging or other equipment with use of phototiming whenever possible.
• Positions, immobilizes and transfers patients as necessary; assumes care for physical and psychological need of patients.
• Calculates exposure factors; practices radiation protection; evaluates radiographs for technical quality.
• CR & PACS procedures.
• Performs sterile and isolation techniques when necessary.
2. Maintains patient and departmental records, as necessary.
3. Evaluates department functions and makes recommendations to assigned Manager;
4. assumes responsibility for portions of the performance improvement plan.
5. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction involving Technologists, students, and ancillary personnel.
6. Responsible for replacing routine and emergency supplies promptly after usage.
7. Performs quick registrations on patients, if applicable.
8. Performs EKG’s, if applicable.
9. Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards, as evidenced by observation, documentation, and peer feedback.
(x) Newborn: Birth to discharge from McLaren Bay Region
(x) Infant: Any child up to one year
(x) Pediatric: One year to 12 years
(x) Adolescence: 13-17 years
(x) Adult: 18-64 years
(x) Geriatric: 65 years and older
10. Participates in performance improvement activities.
11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Graduate of a Radiological Technology program approved by the American Medical Association
• Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists within the twelve (12) months of hire or transfer
• CPR issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification
Preferred:
NONE
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to perform a variety of procedures which require independent judgment, ingenuity to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
