Night Radiology Technologist: Precision Imaging & Care

Trinity Health; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join the Radiology Diagnostics / X-Ray team. This full-time night-shift position (12-hour nights) supports high-quality diagnostic imaging, adheres to ALARA principles, and collaborates with radiologists to optimize patient care.

The role requires completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, ARRT registration, BLS certification, and familiarity with anatomy and imaging equipment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred.
• Must have good working knowledge of anatomy and understanding of the principles of physics, electricity, variations of anatomical positions – supine, prone, etc.
• Must know methods of exposure to obtain clearly defined films and to set up and operate equipment, with an emphasis on reduction in patient radiation dose (ALARA).

Responsibilities

• Review requests for procedures, using reason(s) for the procedures, department protocols, physician recommendations and personal judgment to determine region(s) to be examined and diagnostic images to be obtained.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures by explaining the procedure, transferring and positioning patients, attaching or arranging immobilization and support devices, instructing and reassuring patients, using care, courtesy and tact.
• Assist the Radiologist in performance of routine radiographs, adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of imaging equipment, and accessories used in performing diagnostic procedures.
• Monitor patient's condition before and during performance of diagnostic procedures, recognizing changes that may require emergency actions and initiating appropriate responses.
• Document procedure verification and procedural, using a computerized system, and determines need for and performs necessary re-imaging.
• Collect all completed diagnostic PACS images and forwards to appropriate location(s) for interpretation and results reporting.
• Practice sterile, isolation and aseptic techniques to prevent contamination, and maintains documentation of infection control procedures and activities.
• Monitor quality control on a daily basis; reports operational and functional equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

ALARA principles

Patient positioning

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

Trinity Health Livingston Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist to join the Radiology Diagnostics / X-Ray team. This full-time night-shift position (12-hour nights) supports high-quality diagnostic imaging, adheres to ALARA principles, and collaborates with radiologists to optimize patient care.

The role requires completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program, ARRT registration, BLS certification, and familiarity with anatomy and imaging equipment.