Corewell Health·Niles, Michigan
The radiographer coordinates and performs routine diagnostic, fluoroscopic, and surgical x-ray procedures while ensuring patient safety and equipment maintenance. They are responsible for evaluating image quality, managing patient data in the PACS system, and following established clinical protocols.
Job Summary Coordinates and performs routine diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures, portable x-rays, and surgery procedures according to standards and practices.
Receives and ensures the execution of physician orders.
Ensures equipment is present and accounted for at the beginning and end of each shift.
Essential Functions Performs general diagnostic radiologic procedures utilizing standardized positioning and immobilization techniques to minimize patient movement and maximize patient safety.
Produces x-ray images of specified body areas as direct by the physician or radiologist.
Completes proper identification and order verification.
Prepares patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Exercises judgement in selecting and computing machine settings to compensate for such variances as patient size, age, sex and tissue density.
Positions equipment at proper distance and angle, and adjusts cones or collimators to image a specified area.
Ensures the protection of patients from undue exposure to radiation through the utilization of lead shields and various safety factors.
Maintains imaging equipment by performing scheduled tests and cleanings and documenting all results.
Contacts service personnel and notifies management of malfunctioning equipment.
Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and pushes images to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) as the accepted electronic format for permanent patient record, assures proper identification is evident.
Assignments are moderately complex; follows established protocols and has some flexibility in exercising judgment within established parameters.
Works under minimal supervision/instruction; may serve as trainer and mentor to less experienced staff.
Required Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience in related field 2 years of relevant experience in radiology CRT-Radiographer (R) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days Preferred Bachelor's Degree CRT-Bone Densitometry (BD) - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Bone Density Sites Upon Hire
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree or equivalent experience and possess at least 2 years of relevant radiology experience. Required certifications include ARRT (R) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
Market context
Michigan radiographer openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and other clinical settings that rely on timely diagnostic imaging. These roles are competitive because employers usually want ARRT certification, an associate’s degree or equivalent experience, and quick BLS compliance, while the benefits package may include identity theft protection, on-demand pay, and insurance discounts. Before applying, confirm your certification status and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time.