Scientific Technologist (CT Technologist)

Responsible for providing minimally invasive, image-guided diagnosis and treatment of diseases using CT and other imaging modalities; utilize theoretical knowledge of medical radiation physics and biology principles to support Henry Ford Radiologists in the performance of minimally invasive radiologic procedures to aid in the evaluation and treatment of patient diseases; in consultation with Radiologists, determine the appropriate imaging techniques and patient positioning to obtain the best possible images for diagnostic and/or treatment purposes and ensure safety practices for limiting patient radiation exposure; prepare patients for radiologic procedures by obtaining and reviewing all relevant information regarding the patient’s medical history and anatomical structures necessary to correctly perform the procedures; answer patient questions about radiation exposure during procedures; prepare the prescribed contrast median, medications and IV solutions being administered to patients at the direction of the Radiologist; prepare the radiologic equipment needed for various types of radiologic procedure requested by the supervising Radiologist, including physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and radiation imaging equipment; ensure that all technical settings for the equipment are appropriate to obtain the most precise images of specific anatomical structures with the lowest amount of radiation exposure; operate and control the radiologic equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied; perform all radiologic imaging procedures; ensure that radiation safety procedures are followed including shielding patients, selecting appropriate equipment settings to reduce dosage, and using other ALARA techniques; suggest alternative strategies for obtaining the correct images based on theoretical knowledge of radiation physics and anatomy; resolve all image exceptions and ensure high quality image delivery into Henry Ford’s Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), including viewing images into PACS and confirming image/series counts; assist with maintenance and improvement efforts in connection with the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of radiologic procedures and equipment by implementing the radiologic best practices; utilize and apply knowledge of pharmacology, cross sectional anatomy, radiation physics, radiographic quality/exposure, radiation biology, anatomical principles, human physiology, radiation safety protocols, patient care assessments, and peripheral intravenous access to perform assigned duties; provide support with venipuncture/IV start procedures; and assist in the specification, selection, acceptance testing, commissioning, quality assurance/control and optimized clinical use of radiologic imaging devices.

Location: 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48202.

Salary: $87,568 per year

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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Technology, Radiologic Technology, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree)

Training: None

Experience: None

Other Requirements: Must have completed one (1) academic semester of coursework or research work that included use of all the following: pharmacology, cross sectional anatomy, radiation physics, radiographic quality/exposure, radiation biology, anatomical principles, human physiology, radiation safety protocols, patient care assessments, and peripheral intravenous access.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: Radiology-Computed Tomogragphy

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.