Pediatric CT and Xray Tech FT Afternoons Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Pediatric CT and Xray Tech performs diagnostic exams using appropriate imaging equipment, including CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiology equipment. The technologist verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm that exams or procedures are appropriate; interviews patients to obtain or update medical history and assess risk factors; and explains procedures, including medication side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The role includes preparing equipment and acquiring images according to the script, reviewing images and making initial observations, documenting exceptions to established protocols, and communicating relevant information to the radiologist. The technologist responds to medical emergencies as appropriate, provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participates in radiology process-improvement activities such as quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. The position also provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees; may perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed; and may require call or standby duty.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity and review medical records to determine whether an exam or procedure is appropriate.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up imaging equipment and acquire images according to the script.
Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
Participate in radiology process-improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
Take call or standby as required by the department.
Perform duties as a Radiologic Technologist as needed.