Radiologic Technologist
Detroit, Michigan
Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Job Opportunity: Radiographer (Radiologic Technologist)

Location: Detroit, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Radiologist, perform radiologic procedures to evaluate pathological conditions as ordered by a physician. Use independent judgment to determine appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Explain examination procedures to patients and prepare them for exams.
• Review clinical data and obtain additional patient medical history as needed.
• Prepare procedure rooms and replenish supplies regularly.
• Analyze patient anatomy, set up equipment, and perform radiologic procedures manually to obtain diagnostic images.
• May select and administer intravenous contrast media; monitor patients for reactions and provide immediate care if needed.
• Perform imaging procedures following radiation protection principles (shielding, dose reduction, ALARA techniques).
• Prepare and set up sterile equipment and supplies; follow infection control practices.
• Ensure patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and legal/ethical rights during care.
• Complete all necessary documentation, including worksheets, logs, patient records, and radiology information system entries.
• Teach and educate new hires and students when needed.
• Manage image quality and delivery into PACS; resolve image exceptions.
• Complete study indexing in Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Confirm clinical protocols with Radiologist before performing studies.
• Demonstrate team member standards including communication, positive attitude, innovation, and respect for diversity.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Work in hospital settings including fixed units, inpatient departments, OR, ER, or with mobile units.
• Potential exposure to radiation, high-voltage equipment, and contagious patients (with proper precautions).
• Occasionally lift or move equipment and/or patients over 10 lbs.

Education & Experience Requirements

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

Certifications / Licensures Required

• Registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or registry eligible (must obtain registry within 6 months of hire if eligible).
• Healthcare Provider certification required (Basic Cardiac Life Support - BCLS).

Required Skills & Personal Qualities

• Strong communication, ownership, understanding, motivation, sensitivity, excellence, teamwork, and respect.
• Self-directed, flexible, committed to team concept.
• Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, openness to new experiences.
• Accepts and respects diversity without judgment.
• Upholds customer service values consistently.

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to moderate experience given certification requirements and responsibilities.

Prior Travel Experience Required

• Not indicated.