Radiologic Tech

Tenet•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Tech performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role includes verifying patient identity and reviewing medical records for exam appropriateness; obtaining or updating medical history; assessing risk factors; and explaining procedures, including relevant risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The technologist sets up equipment, acquires images according to the script, reviews images, makes initial observations, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates data to the radiologist. The position also involves responding to medical emergencies, providing physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participating in radiology process-improvement activities. The technologist provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees and may be required to take call or standby. The role is with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. The posting also describes DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center with specialized emergency, burn, hyperbaric oxygen, stroke, and geriatric services.

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 radiographic methods based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to instruct and work effectively with patients under physical or emotional stress and with culturally diverse patients and hospital personnel.
Ability to comprehend and follow physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions.
Technical knowledge to operate imaging equipment, specialized equipment, and computers.
Ability to work productively in a complex environment and manage multiple or changing priorities.
Physical stamina 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 determine whether the exam or procedure is appropriate.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, or psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up 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 patients with physician-prescribed post-care instructions.
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.