Radiologic Technologist - Full-Time - Days

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiologic procedures under a Radiologist's direction. You will explain procedures to patients, review requisitions, and operate imaging equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with ALARA standards.

Requires High School Diploma or GED, continued education hours, and ARRT registration or eligibility with BCLS certification. Day shift in Radiology-Emergency Room at Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must maintain the required hours of continued education.

Responsibilities

• Explain examination procedure to patients and prepare patient for the examination.
• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination.
• Prepares procedure room and replenishes stock and supplies.
• Analyzes anatomy of patient, sets up equipment and performs radiologic procedures.
• May select and administer intravenous contrast media and monitor for reactions.
• Performs imaging procedures with ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure.
• Prepares sterile equipment and ensures infection control practices are followed.
• Completes all worksheets, logs, and patient records.

Skills

Radiologic procedures

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Continued education hours requirement

Job description

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.

Principal 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.
• May select and administer intravenous contrast media. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduce dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.
• May 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 worksheets, logs, patient records and documentation.

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 eligible, registry must be obtained within 6 months of date of hire.
• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Radiology-Emergency Room
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable