Radiologic Technologist Days FT Sign on Bonus available
About The Position
Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for exam appropriateness; interviews patients to obtain or update medical history and assess risk factors; explains procedures, including relevant risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up; sets up equipment and acquires images according to the prescription; reviews images and communicates initial observations or protocol exceptions to the radiologist; responds to medical emergencies; and provides prescribed post-care instructions. The technologist participates in radiology practice improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. The role also provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees and must be able to take call or standby as required by the department. The position is at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center in Detroit, Michigan. The posting advertises a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, based on relevant experience.
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 work with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physicians’ verbal and written requests, and 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 the patient's medical record for exam or procedure appropriateness.
- 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 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 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.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, based on relevant experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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