Position Title:
Radiography Lab Assistant (Part time)
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Advertised Salary:
$18.00 - $21.00 per hour; salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements.
Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time:
Part-Time
Term of Position:
12 Month
At Will/Just Cause:
Just Cause
Summary of Position:
The College of Health Professions seeks a part-time Radiography Lab Assistant to provide assistance to Radiography program faculty in the laboratory setting for up to 28 hours per week, when students are in session. Some evenings may be required. The anticipated start date for this position is August of 2026 at the earliest, January of 2027 at the latest; however, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.
Required Education:
Associate degree in Radiography.
Required Work Experience:
Six months of related professional experience.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
ARRT Certification.
Physical Demands:
- Bending
- Carrying
- Moving
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Standing
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field.
Two years of related work experience.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist in the set-up of the instructional laboratory and modules.
Communicate with faculty to ensure labs are prepared prior to start.
Assist students in laboratory activities as directed by lab faculty.
Assist in demonstrating positions.
Assist in student evaluations for the lab.
Monitor student progress in the lab.
Ensure lab policies and procedures are enforced, including radiation safety.
Assist in the cleanup of the laboratory following instructional sessions.
Organize & maintain supply inventory.
Operate & maintain laboratory equipment
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Certification/License
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their degree. Transcripts must include the institution name, the applicant's name, the date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Finalists will be required to submit an official transcript.
Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of the ARRT certification.
Initial Application Review Date:
July 27, 2026
Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
