Radiographic Technologist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic procedures under a radiologist's direction. You will determine techniques, position patients, and ensure radiation safety in each study.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, data review, equipment setup, documentation, and staying current with infection control and department protocols. On-site role with a rotating schedule and teaching responsibilities when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ARRT registration or registry eligibility within 12 months of hire.
• Healthcare Provider BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Explain examination procedures to patients and prepare for examinations.
• Review requisitions and obtain necessary patient history.
• Set up equipment, perform radiologic procedures, and use proper positioning.
• Apply ALARA principles and dose-reduction techniques during imaging.
• Maintain sterile technique, infection control, and proper supplies.
• Document in medical records and radiology information system.
• Support education of new staff and students when needed.
• Resolve image exceptions and ensure high-quality PACS delivery.
• Index studies in RIS from start to finish.
• Review clinical protocols with radiologists before studies.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Radiologic procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford St John Hospital, 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236

Schedule: Contingent Rotating, A minimum of three shifts per six week scheduling period, or based on unit practice.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as ordered by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history, as necessary.
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment, and performs the Radiologic procedure. Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied. Utilizes patient immobilization as needed.
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
• Prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Follows department infection control practices and techniques. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
• Follows department standards for performing patient care functions as required for optimal patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and legal/ethical rights.
• Completes all necessary work sheets, logs, patient records, and documentation.
• When needed, assumes the responsibility of teaching/educating new hires and students while maintaining one’s own responsibilities and duties.
• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS and confirming image/series counts.
• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System
• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before performing study.
• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must maintain the required hours of continued education.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or registry eligible. If registry is eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire.
• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).