Radiologic Technologist FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness, reviews medical records, obtains or updates patient history, and assesses risks such as medications, pregnancy, or psychological indicators. The technologist explains procedures, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up; prepares equipment; and acquires images according to the prescription. The technologist reviews images, makes initial observations, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates relevant information to the radiologist. The role includes responding appropriately to medical emergencies, providing prescribed post-care instructions, participating in radiology process improvement, and educating residents, student technologists, and new employees. The technologist must be able to take call or standby as 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 radiographic methods 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 understand 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 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 diagnostic-quality radiographs.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records for exam or procedure appropriateness.
Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors.
Explain procedures, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the prescription.
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 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.