About this role
Position Summary: Under the direction of a registered radiologic technologist and/or manager, performs diagnostic x-ray procedures requiring direct supervision.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Identifies each patient and reviews each patient’s requisition, for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis and physician’s order.
Prepares patient for examination and explains procedure to the patient while performing studies.
Records pertinent data on radiologic requisition at all times. (tech initials, explanation for limited exam, patient complaint, etc).
Upon completion of exam, reviews each exam for technical accuracy. Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images, and ensures proper film identification on all images. Consults with staff technologist when needed.
Uses appropriate devices to obtain permanent record of examination.
Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of restraint/support devices.
Recognizes electronic equipment limitations.
Maintains departmental paperwork.
Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have completed a minimum of one year of two year accredited radiology training program.
- BLS certification.
Other facts
About McLaren Health Care
McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 28,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
As part of its Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, McLaren maintains academic affiliations with medical schools at Wayne State University, Michigan State University and Central Medical University. McLaren’s seven (7) GME campuses offer 27 residencies and eight (8) fellowship programs that train over 650 future physicians annually. All GME programs at McLaren are overseen and managed centrally by the Department of Academic Affairs.
What you'll do
- The Imaging Intern performs diagnostic x-ray procedures under supervision, ensuring patient safety and technical accuracy. They are responsible for preparing patients, recording data, and maintaining departmental paperwork.
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