A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Seeking a skilled, reliable, compassionate Radiology Technologist with a customer service and team focus.  

This technologist will work full-time at Dominos Farms providing fast, high quality, ortho imaging. The coverage will require flexibility, since the 9-5 shift will adjust to meet new clinical demands in the fall. Which will result in a slide to a later shift, the hours are TBD, but likely 12-8.  
 

A technologist utilizes ionizing radiation to create diagnostic imaging radiographs of designated anatomical areas in accordance with established practices and procedures for all age groups.

1. Performs diagnostic imaging 
   a. Validates the patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and the exam ordered following patient identification guidelines. Utilizes proper workflow processes when using Epic(MiChart), Radiant and Sectra applications.

    

   b. Utilizes proper radiation protection devices and immobilization techniques for the specific age population following Radiation Safety protocols for the patient and self.

    

   c. Properly positions the patient for proper anatomic demonstration while respecting the patient's condition and abilities.

    

   d. Utilizes the radiographic equipment following proper protocols.

    

   e. Provide diagnostic high-quality images for interpretation understanding the pediatric population and the need for low dose imaging.

    

   f. Assist the Radiologist in a fluoroscopy suite following the fluoroscopy guidelines and proper designated use of contrast media if applicable

    

   g. Operates portable c-arm equipment in the operating room (if needed) providing images as directed by the surgeon and utilizes sterile techniques when applicable.

    

   h. Performs mobile examinations in various settings when applicable. 

    

2. Understands and applies guest relation skills following the Patient and Families First Principles.
3. Identify and enter data into Michart and Sectra. 
4. Reviews the orders for all patient Radiographic exams.
5. Educate and monitor mandatory competencies for patient safety, infection control, fire safety, corporate compliance, and patient confidentiality. Including additional assigned educational modules for self-improvement.
6. Maintain BCLS certification and ARRT registry
7. Work consistently as a team member willing to assist everyone, crossing modalities or clinical settings when needed.
8. Follow Infection Control practices utilizing aseptic techniques, observing universal precautions, and patient safety standards.
9. Assists with on-boarding of new staff members and assists with the student program.
    

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology or an equivalent combination of education and
  experience.
• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology required or registry eligible with
  the first exam attempt must be within 6 months from hire/transfer. 3 attempts must be completed
  within 18 months from hire/transfer.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification.

• BLS Certification and ARRT registration or the ability to obtain
• Previous fast paced ortho imaging ambulatory experience
• Experience with all patients, understanding age-appropriate guidelines for professional communication, positioning, and radiation protection.
• Evaluate and follow work processes to ensure patient identification, evaluation of images for quality, selecting correct exposure factors.
• Sufficient locomotor and dexterity skills necessary for health care delivery and safety.
• Auditory skills to monitor patient and area for safety, visual ability to assess the patient needs, tactile ability to manipulate body parts for appropriate imaging.  
• Cognitive ability sufficient for patient assessment and operation of equipment and care of patient.  
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills utilizing critical thinking skills that demonstrate ingenuity, creativity, and professionalism. 
• Demonstrated a strong history of excellent attendance.
• Demonstrated a strong background of teamwork, hard work, and flexibility
• Demonstrated the ability to get along with teammates and management in previous roles 
   

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

40 hrs/wk:9a-5p M-F, until clinical needs change then adjusting to 12p-8p M-F

Dominos Farms

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.