Radiologic Technologist Full Time Days

Tenet•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The position verifies patient identity and medical-record appropriateness, obtains or updates medical history, and assesses relevant risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators. The technologist explains procedures, including medication side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up; sets up equipment and acquires images as prescribed; reviews images, makes initial observations, documents protocol exceptions, and communicates findings to the radiologist. The role also involves responding to medical emergencies as appropriate, giving physician-prescribed post-care instructions, participating in radiology process improvement, and providing imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. Call or standby may be required by the department. This is a full-time day position at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center in Detroit, Michigan. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, based on relevant experience.

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 suited to patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress; comprehend 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 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 and produce radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment and established policies and procedures.
Verify patient identity and review medical records to confirm the appropriateness of the exam or procedure.
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, 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.