Radiology Tech

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Radiology Tech performs diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role includes verifying patient identity and reviewing medical records for exam appropriateness; obtaining or updating medical history; assessing relevant risk factors; explaining procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up; preparing equipment and acquiring images according to the script; reviewing images and communicating initial observations or protocol exceptions to the radiologist; responding to medical emergencies as appropriate; and providing physician-prescribed post-care instructions.

The Radiology Tech participates in radiology practice improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. The position also provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees, and may require call or standby as directed by the department.

The position is at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, a hospital offering a range of services including heart care, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and cosmetic services.

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 or limitations.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physicians’ verbal and written requests, 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 policies and procedures.
• Verify patient identity and review medical records to confirm that the requested exam or procedure is appropriate.
• Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, or 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 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 practice 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

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed