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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Allied Health Technical Specialist, Radiation Protective Apparel (RPA) Testing Service - **Company:** University of Michigan - **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $58,635.0 - $85,114.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Databases - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/278773/allied-health-technical-specialist-radiation-protective-apparel-rpa-testing ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in an allied health discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Reasonable experience in healthcare. Reasonable experience in a specialty lab may be required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, lift, move, and position fairly heavy x-ray equipment, QC equipment, radiation protective apparel, and equipment carts. Ability to wear heavy radiation protective apparel for long periods of time., * Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a diagnostic radiologic technologist. * Experience using radiation measuring equipment. * Experience operating fluoroscopic x-ray equipment. * Advanced data analysis skills. * Computer skills (e.g., working knowledge of Word, Excel, and/or database software). * The ability to work independently for some tasks as well as the ability to work as part of a team for others. * Professional verbal and written communication skills. ## Description Coordinates and conducts radiographic quality control (QC) testing of radiation protective apparel (e.g., aprons, skirts, vests, thyroid shields, and gonadal shields) on an acceptance and annual basis, throughout Michigan Medicine. Maintains an up-to-date central database with radiation protective apparel inventory and testing results. Serves as a resource across the organization on radiation protective apparel options, safety, and testing., * Maintains up-to-date inventory database of all RPA within Michigan Medicine. * Works with inventory database developer to ensure database functions as expected. May participate in database update discussions and provide input. * Gains access to the inventory database for new users and provides training on how to use the database. * Performs initial acceptance testing of all new RPA brought into Michigan Medicine and enters those items into the inventory database before those items go out into service. * Works with vendor to return RPA that does not pass initial acceptance testing. * Monitors the inventory database for annual RPA radiographic QC testing due dates and provides testing status reports to leadership. * Coordinates, conducts, and records the results of annual RPA radiographic QC testing. * Partners with the Diagnostic Medical Physicists group to establish QC standards for acceptance and annual RPA radiographic testing (i.e., what constitutes a pass or fail during testing). * Notifies owner and disposes of any RPA that fails annual radiographic QC testing. * Assists with the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding RPA testing and safety. * Serves as a resource across Michigan Medicine to provide education on RPA safety and testing. This includes creating educational materials and leading educational in-services. * Trains others on how to perform radiographic QC testing of RPA. * Participates in discussions for RPA vendor contracts. Requires travel to other sites for RPA testing., 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. 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