Radiologic Technologist Days PT

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Harper University Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic radiological exams under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The technologist verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness, reviews medical records, obtains or updates medical histories, and assesses relevant risk factors. They explain procedures and related risks, benefits, alternatives, pharmaceutical side effects, and follow-up to patients; set up imaging equipment; acquire images as requested; review images and communicate initial observations or protocol exceptions to the radiologist; respond to medical emergencies as appropriate; and provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions. The role also participates in radiology process-improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. The technologist provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees, and 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 methods for providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions, and work effectively with culturally diverse patients and hospital personnel.
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 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 the medical record to confirm that the requested 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 pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
Set up imaging equipment and acquire appropriate images as prescribed.
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.