Sparrow Health System

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.

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