Radiologic Tech

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, 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 exam appropriateness, reviewing medical records, obtaining or updating medical histories, and assessing risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators. The technologist explains procedures, including relevant risks, benefits, alternatives, pharmaceutical side effects, and follow-up; prepares equipment; obtains images according to the physician’s request; reviews images; documents protocol exceptions; and communicates initial observations to the radiologist. The position also involves responding to medical emergencies as appropriate, giving physician-prescribed post-care instructions, participating in radiology process-improvement activities, and providing imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. Call or standby may be required by the department.

The role is with DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan, an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Its pediatric imaging services use technology designed for children and include advanced diagnostic services such as PET and MRI.

Requirements

• Registered 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 or limitations.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress.
• Ability 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 equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
• Ability to work productively and effectively 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 histories 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 physician’s request.
• 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.

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