Registered Technologist

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Job Ad: REF699Y

 

Responsible for supporting the mission and vision of the hospital by, under general supervision, performing x-ray examinations as ordered by a licensed physician in accordance with established departmental protocols; charged with patient responsibilities while the patient is in the department; recognize the quality of the diagnostic services and the patient’s well-being; prepare and stock work as required to perform procedures as assigned/requested; assure a safe and clean environment for patients at all times; assure the two-step identification of all patients and checks that any required diet preps have been followed before proceeding with any requested examinations; explain the procedure and provide necessary instructions to the patient; transfer and properly position patients for examinations to obtain desired radiographic results according to physician orders and in accordance with departmental protocols; conduct all examinations safely in accordance with prescribed safety standards; produce optimal images at all times considering the size and abilities of the patient to fully cooperate as required; produce optimal images and review all radiographs for optimal positioning exposure, patient identification and marker before releasing the patient; assist physicians in performance of examinations by mixing and pouring contrast media, administering opaque media, holding and turning patients, and assisting in sterile procedures; assist in performing first aid as necessary; secure and return supplies; maintain room stock; report equipment failure to supervisor and take appropriate actions as directed; provide patient preparation instructions to patients, physicians, and/or nursing personnel when indicated; perform ancillary clinical functions such as venipuncture, I.V. contrast administration, bladder catheterization, and enemas; responsible for specific areas of instruction to students and new personnel; utilize Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR) systems, X-ray equipment operation and patient positioning techniques, radiation safety, dose monitoring, image quality evaluation, contrast media administration and intravenous (IV) procedures, radiographic equipment, human anatomy and pathology, patient care and communication, infection control, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to perform duties; and must possess valid Radiography certification and registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Location: 1101 W. University Drive, Rochester, MI 48307;

Education: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Experience: None;

Other Requirements: Must have completed one (1) academic semester of coursework and/or academic research work which included use of all the following: Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR) systems, X-ray equipment operation and patient positioning techniques, radiation safety, dose monitoring, image quality evaluation, contrast media administration and intravenous (IV) procedures, radiographic equipment, human anatomy and pathology, patient care and communication, infection control, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures; and must possess valid Radiography certification and registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience.

 

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