Special Procedures Tech FT Days Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, with services including heart care, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and cosmetic services. Its joint replacement program offers minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery, and the hospital operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Special Procedures Tech performs diagnostic exams using appropriate imaging equipment, including CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiology equipment. The role includes verifying patient identity and exam appropriateness, obtaining and reviewing medical history and risk factors, explaining procedures, preparing equipment, acquiring and reviewing images, documenting protocol exceptions, and communicating findings to radiologists. The tech responds to medical emergencies as appropriate, provides prescribed post-care instructions, participates in radiology process improvement, and provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. Department-required call or standby may be assigned. The employee may also perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
For employees working in an adult cardiology setting, obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire; for employees working in a pediatric cardiology setting, obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of hire.
At least one year of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate radiography methods based on patients’ physical abilities or limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to instruct and work effectively with patients under physical or emotional stress, follow physicians’ verbal and written requests, and work in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate imaging equipment, specialized equipment, and computers.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and manage multiple or changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.
Physical stamina and ability for frequent walking, standing, lifting, positioning patients, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate imaging equipment and supplies and produce diagnostically acceptable images.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity and review the medical record to determine whether 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 according to the prescription.
Review images, make initial observations, document deviations 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.
Perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.