Radiologic Technologist Contingent Nights
Company: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC's largest
hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care,
gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic
services. Sinai-Grace's joint replacement program features a
revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery
that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace
operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery
centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10
hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for
hospitals and physicians throughout the nation. 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
Sinai-Grace Hospital Job Type: PRN Shift Type: Night
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