BMH Surgery Imaging Technologist - Part Time 48Hrs/Pp, Benefit Eligible

Job Title

BMH Surgery Imaging Technologist - Part Time 48Hrs/Pp, Benefit Eligible

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs the full range of duties required to assist the provider during surgical invasive and non-invasive radiographic imaging and performs a diverse range of other diagnostic radiology work on a wide variety of patients. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Prefer 1 year of additional training and experience.
• Registered ARRT. Registry Eligible technologist must receive registration within 6 months of hire date.
• Successful completion of requirements for orientation which includes Hospital, Core and Department specific orientation. BLS required within 6 months of hire date. Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills to deal with patients, physicians and others in sometimes difficult or sensitive situation, including verbal and written communication, problem solving and assertiveness.
• Must have a customer service orientation. Must demonstrate leadership and organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative within established procedures.
• Must be able to operate and perform basic computer programs associated with record keeping in the department work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. interactive and repetitive or small detail work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i. e., 20 pounds for less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients or moving equipment weighing over 50 pounds. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
• Receives or escorts patients into examination are if needed, reviews pertinent patient information, instructs patient concerning the procedure if necessary. Assist provider during all special procedures studies (i. e., angiograms, vena cavagrams, advanced orthopedics etc.) to provide optimal diagnostic/special radiology examinations.
• Operated highly sophisticated electronic equipment during exams (c-arm, Oarm and Hybrid room) in the surgical suite, observing patient vital signs and other pertinent data and anticipating the needs of the physician.
• Administers or assists in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction provider. Works as radiologic technologist in other radiology sections as workload requires.
• Work may be performed in Radiology Department or other hospital areas as necessary to accommodate patient/ provider needs.
• Operates all equipment properly and with care and regularly performs maintenance and quality control work. Immediately reports any malfunctions, necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Performs first aid as required and assists in cases of adverse reaction to contrast medical or in other emergencies. Observes and practices sterile technique documentation of patient and file information. Maintains appropriate supply level in their area of responsibility. Demonstrates or oversees the on the job training for student technologist and other non -professional assistants as assigned.

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Cost Center

3114 Radiology Surgery Imaging (BMH)

Bronson Healthcare