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The Lead Radiographer at Henry Ford Health System functions as the person in charge in the absence of the supervisor, assisting with scheduling, supply ordering, equipment malfunction reporting, and other administrative tasks. This role also involves training new personnel, maintaining records, and ensuring adequate supplies are available. The Lead Radiographer may also perform radiologic technologist duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assist as a timekeeper, preparing employee schedules, ordering supplies, and reporting equipment malfunctions.
- Function as a Radiologic Technologist and be assigned in the division schedules.
- Make the division/department leadership aware of any incidents, problems, or emergencies that occur.
- Respond to radiologists and/or staff physicians regarding quality of patient care issues.
- Assist with the training of new personnel and students assigned to the division.
- Ensure adequate supplies are in the division and properly stored.
- Perform clerical duties including answering telephones, patient scheduling, and RIS functions as needed.
- Support image management functions such as follow-up on missing/unread cases and completing RIS functions.
- Maintain records, keep logs, and other documentation as needed.
- Participate in meetings, educational programs, and other activities as necessary.
- Complete all necessary work sheets, patient records, and documentation. Process images and related functions as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Radiographer
- Must maintain required hours of continued medical education
- Must maintain a Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS)
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a prominent healthcare provider in Detroit, Michigan, offering a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing. The company has a strong reputation for quality patient care and is known for its innovative research initiatives.
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the division supervisor, division head, and/or department administration. Functions as the person in charge in the absence of the supervisor. May assist as timekeeper, prepares employee schedules, orders supplies, reports equipment malfunctions, and other related functions of the division as directed by the division/department leadership. May function as a Radiologic Technologist and be assigned in the division schedules. May assist with the training of new personnel, and/or student who are assigned to the division. Will not be expected to make independent changes in policy/procedures or take disciplinary actions in the supervisor's absence. Performs related duties as required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· May assist as a timekeeper, preparing employee schedules, ordering of supplies, reporting equipment malfunctions, and other related functions of the division as directed by the division/department leadership.
· May function as a Radiologic Technologist and be assigned in the division schedules. (Will adhere to the job description for the position).
· Will make the division/department leadership aware of any incidents, problems or emergencies that occur in the division.
· Will respond to the radiologists and/or staff physicians regarding quality of patient care issues and relay information to the division/department leadership as appropriate.
· May assist with the training of new personnel, and/or student who are assigned to the division.
· Ensures that adequate supplies are in the division and properly stored.
· May perform clerical duties to include answering telephones, patient scheduling, and RIS functions as needed.
· May support image management functions such as; re:follow-up on missing/unread cases, completing RIS functions, etc.
· May maintain records; keep logs and other documentation as needed.
· May participate in meeting, educational programs, etc as necessary.
· Completes all necessary work sheets, patient records and documentation. Processes images and related functions as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
· Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
· Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Radiographer required
· Must maintain required hours of continued medical education
· Must maintain a Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS)
Additional Information
+ Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
+ Department: Radiology-Emergency Room
+ Shift: Night 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
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's 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.