Radiologic Technologist Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm exam or procedure appropriateness; obtains or updates medical history; assesses risk factors; and explains procedures, including medication side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The technologist sets up equipment, acquires images according to the script, reviews images, records exceptions from established protocols, and communicates initial observations to the radiologist. The role also responds to medical emergencies as appropriate, 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 coverage may be required by the department.

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 of providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities or limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with and instruct patients who may be 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

Verify patient identity and review medical records for the appropriateness of an exam or procedure.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up imaging 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.