Radiologic Technologist
Detroit, Michigan
Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Radiographer (Radiologic Technologist) - Michigan, Detroit

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 and prepare patients.
• Review clinical data and obtain additional patient history as needed.
• Prepare procedure rooms and replenish supplies.
• Analyze patient anatomy, set up equipment, and perform radiologic procedures with manual control.
• Select and administer intravenous contrast media when applicable; monitor patients for reactions and provide immediate care if needed.
• Apply radiation protection principles, including shielding and dose reduction techniques.
• Prepare and set up sterile equipment and follow infection control practices.
• Perform patient care functions ensuring safety, privacy, confidentiality, and comfort.
• Complete all documentation, including worksheets, logs, patient records, and radiology information system (RIS) entries.
• Resolve image exceptions and ensure high-quality image delivery into PACS.
• Review and confirm clinical protocols with Radiologists before procedures.
• Teach and educate new hires and students as needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork, communication, and customer service excellence consistently.

Work Schedule

• One position: 1:00 PM – 11:30 PM, every other weekend rotation.
• Second position: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent education or ongoing fulfillment of continuing education hours.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of Radiology Technologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma or Level 2 Trauma patients.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

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

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent radiologic procedure skills and patient preparation.
• Strong computer skills, including PACS and RIS management.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and infection control practices.
• Ability to review clinical data and anatomical structures accurately.
• Flexibility, teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to customer service values including communication, respect, sensitivity, and motivation.
• Open to new learning experiences and respectful of diversity without judgment.