Radiologic Technologist FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Commerce Charter Township, MI

11h

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The technologist verifies patient identity and reviews medical records to confirm that exams or procedures are appropriate; interviews patients to obtain or update medical history and assess risk factors; and explains procedures, including relevant pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. The role includes preparing equipment and acquiring images according to the physician’s order, reviewing images, making initial observations, documenting protocol exceptions, and communicating information to the radiologist. The technologist responds to medical emergencies as appropriate, gives physician-prescribed post-care instructions, and participates in radiology process-improvement activities. The position also provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees, and may require call or standby duty.

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 or limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress.
Ability to understand and follow physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions.
Ability to work effectively with diverse hospital personnel and patients in a culturally diverse environment.
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

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, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of administered pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up imaging equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the physician’s order.
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.