Radiologic Technologist – Imaging & Patient Care

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC in Southfield, MI is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and ensure patient safety. You will prepare patients, position them for X-ray procedures, operate DR/CR equipment, and maintain radiology rooms and supplies in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include adjusting exposure factors, explaining procedures to patients, adhering to radiation protection protocols, and performing routine and specialized imaging

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

Radiology

X-ray

Patient care

Equipment operation

Education

Accredited X-Ray Tech Program

Tools

PACS

DR/CR equipment

Job description

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC in Southfield, MI is seeking a full-time Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and ensure patient safety. You will prepare patients, position them for X-ray procedures, operate DR/CR equipment, and maintain radiology rooms and supplies in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include adjusting exposure factors, explaining procedures to patients, adhering to radiation protection protocols, and performing routine and specialized imaging