Location: Pontiac, MI
Shift: Night:3rd shift, 23:00 - 07:30, EOW, 13 Weeks contract
Potential Holiday may be required
Start date: ASAP
Job Description:
A radiology technician works with a radiologist to diagnose and treat patients using diagnostic imaging examinations like X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. The radiology technician will prepare patients and equipment for radiology procedures, perform the tests, and maintain the equipment. Key responsibilities include:
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Completing the patients' intake process, taking patients' histories, and preparing and educating patients about the imaging procedure.
- Reviewing patients' charts and Doctors' notes before the examination, and maintaining patients' records during and after procedures.
- Preparing radiopharmaceuticals for contrast in the diagnostic images.
- Positioning patients and equipment to capture the correct area and produce clear images.
- Monitoring patients and ensuring their safety during imaging procedures.
- Calibrating the equipment to ensure clear, usable images are taken of the correct area, as specified by the Doctor.
- Logging and organizing image results, developing film, assisting with the interpretation of the radiograph results, and consulting with Radiologists to determine if other images need to be taken.
- Ensuring the proper sterilization and storage of the equipment, maintaining radiographic equipment, and reporting any equipment failures.
- Coordinating with the radiology department to schedule and complete radiographic procedures.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of current radiology practices.
- Education and Experience:
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in radiography or radiologic technology.
- Must have minimum 1+ years of recent experience as a Radiology Tech
- Certifications:
- Valid State License as Radiology Tech required
- BLS Certification required.
- ARRT Certification (licensed in X-ray)required
- Must have healthstreams, EPIC access, PACS access and standard employee access
- Other requirements:
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Prior experience as a Radiology Technologist and additional certifications in diagnostics are highly desirable.