Radiologic Technologist Contingent Days

Tenet HealthcareDetroit, MI
91d

About The Position

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation. Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic radiological exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Requirements

  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
  • Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic radiological exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
  • Verify patient identity and review patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
  • Interview patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assess risk factors.
  • Explain procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
  • Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per script.
  • Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols and communicate data to radiologist.
  • Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Provide physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
  • Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice.
  • Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
  • Take call/standby as required by the department.
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