Interventional Radiology Technologist Part Time Days

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics. Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic interventional exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by department. May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.

Requirements

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (RT) or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI) or Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV).
• Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) within 6 months of hire for employees working in adult setting or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) within 1 year of hire for employees working in a cardiology setting.
• One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic interventional exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
• Verify patient identity and review patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
• Interview patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assess risk factors.
• Explain procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per script.
• Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols and communicate data to radiologist.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provide physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice.
• Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
• Take call/standby as required by department.
• May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.

Benefits

• Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees