Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Days - Southfield

Henry Ford Health System; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for a high-volume neurosurgery practice in Southfield, MI. The role involves taking diagnostic images, preparing patients, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should possess the required education and certifications and demonstrate strong skills in patient care and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree required within 6 months.
• Certification as Radiologic Technologist from ARRT within 12 months of hire.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and monitors patient during procedure.
• Maintains a clean and orderly department and ensures equipment is functioning properly.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiation safety procedures

Quality image submission

Contrast media administration

Education

High school diploma/GED or Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

Employee will be based at Southfield practice but could rotate to Novi or Warren. High volume neurosurgery practice.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Takes radiologic films providing quality images to physicians to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and positions patients for imaging and selects exposure factors accurately.


• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.


• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.


• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.


• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).


• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.


• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.


• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree within 6 months of hire, or Technical degree required within 6 months of hire required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable