University of Michigan Health-Sparrow · 20 hours ago
CAR-IMAGING TECH I
Carson City, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expUniversity of Michigan Health-Sparrow is seeking a CAR-IMAGING TECH I to obtain quality diagnostic images and assist radiologists during procedures. The role includes training new associates and maintaining communication with medical staff and patients while ensuring compliance with hospital standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Registered OR
Registry eligible OR
Able to be registered within one year
Graduation from an accredited Radiology Program OR
Graduating within one year of hire date from an accredited Radiology Program
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
Preferred
Preferred - ARRT registered
Preferred - Inpatient experience with all modes of patient care
Preferred - 1 year relevant experience preferred
Company
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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