Radiologic Technologist (No Weekends or Holidays)

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist prepares patients for radiologic procedures and performs x-rays and other specialized or routine diagnostic radiology procedures according to established patient-care and safety practices. The role requires working knowledge of PACS, DR, and CR radiologic equipment, and maintaining radiology rooms and necessary medical and radiologic supplies. The technologist prepares and positions patients, adjusts immobilization devices to obtain the requested views, explains procedures to patients, and operates and adjusts imaging equipment to produce accurate images. Radiation protection techniques are used to minimize exposure to patients and staff. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited X-Ray Technologist Program.
Certified Registered Technician of Radiography (RT-R).
ARRT Certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for radiologic procedures and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
Maintain working knowledge of PACS, DR, and CR radiologic equipment.
Maintain radiology rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies.
Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of the body area requested by the physician.
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain their cooperation.
Move imaging equipment into position and determine and adjust exposure factors based on patient height, weight, body part, and required penetration.
Produce images with appropriate detail, density, and accuracy.
Use radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Perform specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.