Radiographic 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

Location: Henry Ford St John Hospital, 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236

Schedule: Contingent Rotating, A minimum of three shifts per six week scheduling period, or based on unit practice. 

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as ordered by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices. 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. 
• Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history, as necessary. 
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies. 
• Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment, and performs the Radiologic procedure. Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied. Utilizes patient immobilization as needed. 
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc. 
• Prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Follows department infection control practices and techniques. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored. 
• Follows department standards for performing patient care functions as required for optimal patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and legal/ethical rights. 
• Completes all necessary work sheets, logs, patient records, and documentation. 
• When needed, assumes the responsibility of teaching/educating new hires and students while maintaining one’s own responsibilities and duties.
• PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS and confirming image/series counts. 
• RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System 
• Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before performing study. 
• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of excellence including AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc. 
• Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required. 
• Must maintain the required hours of continued education. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

• Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) or registry eligible. If registry is eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire. 
• Healthcare Provider certification required (BCLS).