Radiologic Tech - OR Advanced Procedures / FT / Days

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Willing to train for advanced modality

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Radiographer - OR Advanced Procedures to assist in the Operating Room. The role involves operating angiographic equipment, preparing patients, and working closely with the surgical team.

The candidate must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, ARRT registration, and demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills. This is a full-time position with rotating shifts, offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Must have interpersonal and communication skills for collaborative work.
• Requires analytical ability to determine the best method for each case.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Prepare and set up sterile equipment for procedures.
• Conduct imaging procedures in the operation room.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Tools

Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS)

American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)

Job description

Compensation

• $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus


• Newly increased pay rates


• Willing to train a Radiologic Technologist for this advanced modality

General Summary

The Radiographer - OR Advanced Procedures works as a member of the Operating Room team of medical professionals. Under the direct supervision of a Surgeon or Interventional Radiologist, is responsible for assisting physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures by performing scrub or circulator functions. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of angiographic and supporting procedural equipment and supplies in the department. Procedures performed primarily in the operating room environment.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.


• Rotates through both the scrub (scrub-in and assist the physician) and circulator (operate the angiographic equipment, retrieve, and open sterile supplies, input billing, inventory management and other procedural documentation) roles. Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure.


• Supports Surgical team in the OR with all other imaging needs as defined by the OR leadership team (e.g., C-arm, O-Arm, other and portable imaging needs). Maintains appropriate competencies on portable equipment, fixed equipment, and use of the contrast injector.


• Ability to perform all imaging procedures in an operating room setting including running of the power injector.


• Participates in an on-call rotation to cover imaging needs for the operating room after hours, weekends and on holidays.


• May assist with the training of new personnel, and/or students who are assigned to the department.


• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Surgical team clinical protocols before performing study.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.


• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to develop and maintain a wide variety of cooperative working relationships and conveys information clearly and consistently through verbal and written medium.


• Analytical ability necessary to determine best method of providing requested test based on the specifics of each individual case.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).


• Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). Requires advanced registry in Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI), or registry eligible for advanced certification in Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI). If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire. Failure to obtain registry within the designated timeframe will result in termination of the Radiographer- OR Advanced Procedures position.


• Must maintain the required hours of continued education.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus


• Department: Operating Room-IPD


• Shift: Rotating


• Union Code: Not Applicable