Radiologic Technologist Contingent Days
Company: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan
Location: Highland Park
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Children's Hospital of Michigan is an
international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical
services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and
cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for
children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron
Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children's Hospital of
Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric
Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in
pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal
medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at
Children's Hospital of Michigan, Children's Hospital of Michigan -
Troy and six ambulatory sites. Summary Description Under general
supervision and following established policies and procedures,
performs diagnostic radiological exams utilizing appropriate
imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's
medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews
patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses
risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological
indicators. Explains procedure to patient, including side effects
of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and
follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per
script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents
exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to
radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as
appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions
to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within
radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care,
patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and
new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the
department. Minimum Qualifications 1. Registered by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography (R). 2.
Required to have or successfully complete American Heart
Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS)
training by end of orientation period. Skills Required 1.
Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age
appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to
patient's physical ability and/or limitations. 2. Interpersonal and
communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and
instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress;
ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written
request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a
culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel
and/or patients. 3. Technical knowledge necessary to operate
equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment
and computers. 4. Ability to work productively and effectively
within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
5. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and
positioning of patients. Physical ability to stand, bend, push,
pull, reach and lift in order to provide patient care. 6. Manual
dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of
x-ray equipment and supplies in order to produce radiographs of
acceptable diagnostic quality. Job: Imaging/Radiology Primary
Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of
Michigan Job Type: PRN Shift Type: Day
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