Special Procedures Radiographer

Company: Ascension, B48
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Technologist-Interventional - Interventional Radiology 001 - FT Day, 80 Hours Bi-Weekly? - St Mary's of Michigan-MedCtr - Saginaw, MIMonday -Friday with call requirements.Varying start times between 7:30am and 9am.? 5 days per week, 8 hour shifts.? Call time required-every 5th weekend and one weekday shift per week, depending on staffing levels.Why Join Ascension? In Michigan, Ascension operates 16 hospitals and hundreds of related healthcare facilities that together employ over 20,000 associates. Across the state, Ascension Michigan is working together to help bring patients more resources and better care. Ascension Michigan is also committed to its community; it provided over $272 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty in FY2018. Ascension Michigan is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities.Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.What You Will Do As an Associate with Ascension St Mary's of Michigan, you will have the opportunity to assist?with procedures and provide?diagnostic aid by conducting organ or body scans on patients.Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Able to perform all specialized imaging procedures such as angio, complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures, along with assisting the Radiologist/PA.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:
  • Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider?credentialed from the?American Heart Association (AHA)?obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.?
  • One or more of the following:
  • Cardiographic Tech?credentialed from the?Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)?obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.?
  • Radiologic Technologist?specializing in?Radiography?credentialed from the?American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)?obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.?
  • Preferred Credential(s):
  • Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist?credentialed from the?Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).?Education:
    • Diploma?
    • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree requiredWork Experience:
      • Special procedures experience preferredEqual Employment Opportunity SMOM/SJHS provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMOM/SJHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.?Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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