Interventionl RadIology Technologist - eligible; prorated

Interventionl Rad Iology Technologist - $15,000 sign on bonus eligible (prorated)

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.

Provide patient care services using advanced radiologic imaging equipment, including fluoroscopy, digital angiography, angio-CT hybrid units and ultrasound, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of various conditions. Technologists perform and/or assist with minimally invasive radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.

Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

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.

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

Basic Procedural Responsibilities:

• Corroborates patients clinical history, name and date of birth with procedure, assuring information is accurate, documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Maintain knowledge of proper procedural protocols for both adult and pediatric patient populations.
• Positions patient using appropriate radiation protection devices and immobilizing techniques for age specific patient populations.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, while respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Selects and operates appropriate medical imaging equipment according to established protocols.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and anatomical marking is recorded.
• Directly assists radiologist with all radiographic, angio-CT hybrid and/or ultrasound procedures.
• Utilizes proper archiving protocols for processing and storing all acquired images related to procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentially and demonstrate exemplary customer service skills.
• Performs Quality Control checks on fluoroscopy and CT equipment.

Advanced Procedural Responsibilities:

• According to departmental protocols prepares, identifies, and administers contrast media under the direction of a radiologist.
• According to department protocols prepares patients for the administration of contrast media through intravenous, intra-arterial or other applicable delivery route via appropriate catheter.
• Under direct physician supervision, function in a scrub assistant role during catheter based procedures, while utilizing proper aseptic and/or sterile technique.
• Maintain knowledge of and observe Operating Room protocol and Universal Precautions.
• Secure proper supplies and competently set up sterile trays for all interventional procedures.

Maintain a detailed…