Technologist-Radiology

Company: Ascension, C03
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Technologist-Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology 001 - PRN,Rotating - Borgess Medical Center - Kalamazoo,MIWhy Join Ascension? In Michigan, Ascension operates 16 hospitals and hundreds of related healthcare facilities that together employ over 20,000 associates. Across the state, Ascension Michigan is working together to help bring patients more resources and better care. Ascension Michigan is also committed to its community; it provided over $272 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty in FY2018. Ascension Michigan is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities.Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.What You Will Do As an Associate with Ascension Michigan, you will have the opportunity to takeradiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.Responsibilities:Prepares and positions patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:Required Credential(s): BLS Providercredentialed from theAmerican Heart Association (AHA)obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.Radiologic Technologistspecializing inRadiographycredentialed from theAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)obtained within12 Months (1 year)of hire date or job transfer date.Education:DiplomaHigh school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate''s degree, or Technical degree requiredWork Experience:None required.Equal Employment Opportunity Borgess Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, veteran or marital status.Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.by Jobble

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