Orthopedic Radiologic Technologist (Part-Time)

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons Pllc; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons Pllc in Troy, MI is seeking a part-time X‑ray Technologist to prepare patients, perform radiographs, and maintain radiology equipment and rooms. You will ensure safety, operate DR/PACS systems, and assist physicians with imaging procedures.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited X‑Ray Technologist Program with RT‑R and ARRT credentials, and can explain procedures to ease patient anxiety while upholding radiation safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for radiologic procedures and takes x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Maintain working knowledge in the use of PACS, DR and CR Radiologic equipment.
• Maintain Radiology rooms and stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies. Prepares and positions patient for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Move imaging equipment into specified position, determine exposure factors on basis of height, weight, portion of body involved, and degree of penetration required, and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff.
• Perform specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

PACS

Education

X-Ray Technologist Program

RT-R Certification

ARRT Certification

Tools

PACS

DR/CR equipment

Job description

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons Pllc in Troy, MI is seeking a part-time X‑ray Technologist to prepare patients, perform radiographs, and maintain radiology equipment and rooms. You will ensure safety, operate DR/PACS systems, and assist physicians with imaging procedures.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited X‑Ray Technologist Program with RT‑R and ARRT credentials, and can explain procedures to ease patient anxiety while upholding radiation safety standards.