Radiologic Tech

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Tech performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for exam appropriateness; obtains or updates medical history; and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators. The technologist explains procedures, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up; prepares equipment and acquires images according to the order; reviews images, makes initial observations, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates findings to the radiologist. The position also responds to medical emergencies, provides prescribed post-care instructions, participates in radiology process-improvement activities, and provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. Call or standby availability may be required by the department. The position is associated with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. The supplied facility description discusses DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center with a busy emergency department, a verified burn center, a 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, a certified primary stroke center, and the DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate methods for providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to assist and instruct patients who may be under physical or emotional stress.
Ability to understand and follow physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions.
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work productively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
Physical stamina and ability for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and use x-ray equipment and supplies and produce radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records to confirm exam or procedure appropriateness.
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 equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the prescription or order.
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.
Be available to take call or standby as required by the department.