For a 4th year in a row, Aspirus has been recognized as one of the top 15 Top Health Systems in the United States by IBM Watson in their annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country based on overall organizational performance.
We are seeking a RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST in Iron River, Michigan to work at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Duties include:
- Performs radiographic exams on patients of all ages and acuity according to physician orders and departmental policies and procedures
- Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding and applies provisions for the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development and intellectual/language development.
- Confirms patient identity, verifies physician orders, verifies informed consent as needed, and obtains clinical history.
- Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
- Selects and operates radiographic equipment and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of radiology standards and procedures normally acquired through graduation from an approved radiology school with a certificate or Associate Degree in Radiology.
- Possesses and maintains active ARRT (R) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) registry.
- Current CPR certification necessary.
- Possesses expert knowledge of and applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
Hours: Full time; 0.60 FTE or 24 hours per week. Full time benefits package available.
Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics is one of four hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family.
With 300+ employees, Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics serves people through a 25-bed hospital, physician clinics, dialysis center, rehab fitness centers, ambulance service, and home care and hospice. The outpatient part of this practice is located in a stand-alone clinic. This allows the provider to work independently yet have the specialist support and financial security from the entire Aspirus health care system. The critical access hospital has an average daily census of 9-10 patients.
The hospital and clinics provide numerous services and has up to date technology, including a 64 slice CT and a mobile MRI. The medical staff includes family practitioners, internal medicine, general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, radiologist, emergency medicine physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Visiting medical staff includes ophthalmologist, oncologist, cardiologist, ENT, podiatrist, and nephrologist.
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