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GENERAL SUMMARY

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Full Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: FT 40 hours per week, 7am-3pm with weekend and holiday rotations required.

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is responsible for supporting the Mission and Vision of Ascension by under general supervision, perform 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.

• Essential Functions

• Recognize the quality of the diagnostic services and the patient’s well being as the primary responsibilities of the Radiographer.

• Prepare and stock work are 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 provides necessary instructions to the patient.

• Transfer and properly position patients for examinations in order 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 reviews 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, assisting in sterile procedures, and other related duties as required. Assist in performing first aid as necessary.

• Secure and return supplies. Maintain room stock.

• Report equipment failure to supervisor and takes appropriate actions as directed.

• Provide patient preparation instructions to patients, physicians, and/or nursing personnel when indicated.

• May perform ancillary clinical functions such as venipuncture, I.V. contrast administration, bladder catheterization, and enemas.

• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction to students and new personnel.

• Check the accuracy of all order entry/charges compared with the physicians’ orders and procedures completed.

• Participate in quality assurance activities and any data collections required by the department.

• Cooperate with all department personnel in a positive and professional manner.

• Adhere to prescribed standards for radiation safety.

• Non-Essential Functions

• Serves on specific committees dealing with the use of radiation as requested.

• May be required to assist in the development of technical factors and the selection of radiographic film.

• Perform a variety of related clerical tasks as necessary.

• Maintain professional appearance by adhering to Dress and Grooming Policy and Dress Code of Radiology Services.

• Handle equipment in a responsible, professional manner.

• Maintain Continuing Education credits as required by the ARRT.

• This position shall have access to and disclose personal health information only when reasonably necessary to perform the designated job related responsibilities. Disclosure and/or use of personal health information for any purpose other than as reasonably necessary for designated job responsibilities is prohibited.| Other related duties as assigned.

• This position requires the ability to identify age related differences within the persons served and the adjustment of treatment style and expectations as appropriate, including adjustments based on the person’s served cognitive function and learning ability. This will include taking into account their religious and cultural needs and preferences.

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate required

• The ability to maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor at all times in potentially stressful situations

  CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Radiologic Technologist registration from the ARRT at time of hire/transfer date is required

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital

• Department: Diagnostic Radiology 001

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: MIROC Crittenton Radiologi

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.