Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.
SJMHS is part of Trinity Health a national Catholic health system with an enduring legacy and a steadfast mission to be a transforming and healing presence within the communities we serve.
Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to obtain routine radiographs of designated body
portions for interpretation by physicians. In doing so, positions patients and adjust
equipment for each examination. Assists radiologist in administrating contrast media
required in specific diagnostic procedures. Performs such duties in several diagnostic imaging areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reviews requests and schedules patients for radiologic procedures, arranging for
patient transport to the procedure area.
2. Reviews requests for procedures, using reason(s) for the procedures, department
guidelines, physician recommendations and personal judgment to determine
region(s) to be examined and diagnostic images to be obtained.
3. Consults with the Radiologist to determine the need for additional diagnostic images
for comprehensive examinations.
4. Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures by transferring and positioning patients,
attaching or arranging immobilization and support devices, explaining the procedure,
instructing and reassuring patients, using care, courtesy and tact.
5. Assists the Radiologist in performance of routine radiographs, adjusts, manipulates
and controls a variety of imaging equipment, and accessories used in performing
diagnostic procedures.
6. Applies knowledge of human anatomy and understanding of patient's condition to
determine appropriate radiologic or testing techniques and to assure accurate, high
quality images for diagnostic interpretation.
7. Monitors patient's condition before and during performance of diagnostic
procedures, recognizing changes that may require emergency actions and initiating
appropriate responses.
8. Provides accurate diagnostic image identification, processes diagnostic images, and
monitors image quality.
9. Documents procedure verification and procedural and quality control data, using a
computerized system, and determines need for and performs necessary re-imaging.
10. Collects all completed diagnostic images and forwards to appropriate location(s) for
interpretation and results reporting.
11. Calculates, prepares, logs and assists the Radiologist in administering and checking
contrast media required in specific diagnostic procedures.
12. Practices sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and
maintains documentation of infection control procedures and activities.
13. Applies knowledge of potential radiation hazards and observes appropriate radiation safety regulations.
14. Assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the clinical patient areas by
monitoring and ordering supplies used in diagnostic procedure areas, and by
cleaning imaging equipment and accessories.
15. Monitors quality control on a daily basis; reports operational and functional
instrumentation problems to appropriate personnel.
16. Demonstrates clinical imaging procedures to students and new staff members, as
assigned, and participates in scheduled training, orientation and in-services
imaging areas. Educational and staff development activities.
17. May assume lead function in designated areas and/or oversee the activities of staff.
18. Maintains BLS competency as evidenced by attendance at an annual BLS review.
19. Maintains registry by obtaining necessary continuing education credits.
20. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a
constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in
their resolution.
21. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient,
physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses
patient/hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately.
22. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner,
to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable
hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
23. Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, developmental and
cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area
competencies.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Education: Requires Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology or equivalent
combination of education and experience in an AMA approved school
of Radiological Technology.
Experience: Three to six months on the job training or previous experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with patients who may be under
physical and emotional stress and gather and exchange routine patient information with nursing
personnel and physicians.
Analytical skills necessary to determine best method of providing requested radiographs
based on the specifics of individual case, ensuring clear and undistorted pictures.
Ability to lift and position patients for up to twenty percent of work time and stand and walk for
up to eighty percent of work time when transporting patients, taking x-rays, delivering films
and so forth.
For more information regarding career opportunities with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System please visit stjoeshealth.org/careers.
Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption.
This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper s Act, or SJMHS s Return to Work Program
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