CAR-IMAGING TECH I
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Sparrow
Carson City, MI, US
Summary
The CAR-Imaging Tech I is responsible for obtaining quality diagnostic images and providing written descriptions of exams to radiologists. The role also includes assisting radiologists during procedures and training new associates and students.
Job Description
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.
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Job Family
Radiology/Imaging
Requirements:
| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | Associate |
| Status | Per Diem |
| Facility | Sparrow Carson City |
| Experience Level | New Grad |
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. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
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. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
