Radiologic Technologist

Henry Ford Health•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Radiologist, the Radiologic Technologist performs radiologic procedures ordered by a physician to evaluate pathological entities and carries out related functions according to department protocols. The role uses independent judgment to select appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices. The position is full-time afternoons at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit, Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with no weekends required. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Maintain the required hours of continuing education.
Be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or be registry eligible and obtain registration within 12 months of hire.
Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS) required.

Responsibilities

Explain examination procedures to patients and prepare them for examinations.
Review clinical data on requisitions, perform appropriate examinations, and obtain additional patient medical history as needed.
Prepare procedure rooms and replenish linen and other supplies.
Assess patient anatomy, set up equipment, and perform radiologic procedures.
Manually control equipment to obtain diagnostic information from the area being studied.
Use patient immobilization when needed.
Apply radiation-protection principles, including shielding, appropriate equipment settings to reduce dose, and other ALARA techniques.
Prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for procedures.
Follow department infection-control practices and techniques.
Ensure supplies are available and properly stored.
Follow department patient-care standards to support safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and patients’ legal and ethical rights.
Complete required worksheets, logs, patient records, and other documentation.
When needed, teach and educate new hires and students while maintaining personal responsibilities and duties.
Resolve image exceptions and ensure high-quality image delivery into PACS, including reviewing images and confirming image and series counts.
Complete study indexing in the Radiology Information System, including study begin, study end, and study completion.
Review and confirm clinical protocols with the Radiologist as necessary before performing studies.
Demonstrate team-member standards of excellence, including AIDET, open communication, timely responses, a positive attitude, innovation, and respect for diversity.
Complete medical-record and radiology-information-system documentation needed to support clinical and billing functions.