Radiologic Tech

Tenet Healthcare • Commerce Charter Township, MI

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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 to confirm the appropriateness of an exam or procedure; interviewing patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors; and explaining procedures, including relevant pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.

The technologist sets up equipment and acquires images according to the script, reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols, and communicates data to the radiologist. The role also involves responding to medical emergencies as appropriate, providing physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participating in radiology process-improvement activities related to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. The technologist provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees and must be able to take call or standby as required by the department.

Requirements

• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
• Have or successfully complete American Heart Association 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 to comprehend 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 imaging equipment, specialized equipment, and computers.
• Ability to work productively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; physical 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 to 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 the appropriateness of exams or procedures.
• Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors such as 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed