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. #LI-MR1 Job Family Radiology/Imaging Requirements: Shift Variable Degree Type / Education Level Associate Status Per Diem Facility Sparrow Carson City Experience Level New Grad