Radiologic Technologist (No Weekends or Holidays)

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist prepares patients for radiologic procedures and performs diagnostic imaging according to established patient-care and safety procedures. The position uses PACS, digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR), and other radiologic equipment to obtain diagnostic images. The technologist maintains radiology rooms and supplies, explains procedures to patients, positions patients and equipment, adjusts immobilization devices and exposure settings, and applies radiation-protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff. The role performs routine and specialized diagnostic radiology procedures and may take on other assigned duties.

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 patient-care and safety procedures.
• 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 specified by the physician.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Position imaging equipment and determine and adjust exposure factors based on patient height, weight, body area, and required penetration to produce images of 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Outstanding benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed