Radiologic Technologist FT Nights Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital recognized for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure. Under general supervision and established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role includes verifying patient identity and exam appropriateness, reviewing medical records, obtaining and updating relevant patient history, explaining procedures, setting up equipment, acquiring and reviewing images, documenting protocol exceptions, and communicating findings to radiologists. The technologist also responds to medical emergencies, provides prescribed post-care instructions, contributes to radiology process improvement, and provides imaging education to residents, students, and new employees. The position may require 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 (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 and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively assist and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress; understand and follow physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions; and work effectively with diverse hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including 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 procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records to confirm that the exam or procedure is appropriate.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
Explain procedures to patients, including medication 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.