Allied Health Technical Spec

How to Apply
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.
Summary
The Allied Health Technical Specialist is a critical role focused on ensuring the optimal functioning and safety of diagnostic imaging equipment within the University of Michigan Health System. This position requires conducting thorough quality control tests on a variety of imaging technologies, including x-ray, MRI, ultrasound, and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). The specialist is responsible for maintaining precise records of these tests and collaborating effectively with a diverse team of medical professionals, including medical physicists, radiologists, and technologists.
Mission Statement
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
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

Responsibilities*

• Assist with the performance of quality control testing of x-ray, ultrasound, and PACS equipment, particularly focusing on workstation display monitors.
• Conduct testing of radiation protection aprons and shields.
• Maintain accurate records of all tests.
• Provide services throughout the U of M Health System, including its satellite locations.
• Assist with the development of new tools for the performance of QC tests.

Required Qualifications*

• Certification as a diagnostic x-ray technologist or a BS degree in science with experience in conducting scientific experiments.
• Knowledge of diagnostic x-ray, ultrasound, and PACS equipment.
• Ability to work independently for some tasks and as part of a team for others.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, move, and position fairly heavy QC equipment and instruments, wearing heavy radiation protection aprons, and move equipment carts.

Desired Qualifications*

• Computer skills, especially in Excel.
• Experience in using electronic measuring equipment.
• Quality control experience
• Advanced data analysis skills.
• Experience using radiation measuring equipment.

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday. Some flexibility dependent on equipment availability.
Work Locations
University Hospital
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
242744
Working Title
Allied Health Technical Spec
Job Title
Allied Health Technical Spec
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Rad IT Services
Posting Begin/End Date
12/04/2023 - 12/18/2023
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Radiology