Special Procedures Tech Days FT Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital known for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Special Procedures Tech performs diagnostic exams using appropriate imaging equipment, including CT. The role verifies patient identity and exam appropriateness, obtains or updates medical history, assesses risk factors, explains procedures, prepares equipment, acquires images, and communicates initial observations and protocol exceptions to the radiologist. The technologist responds to medical emergencies, provides prescribed post-care instructions, participates in radiology process improvement, and provides imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees. The position may also perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed and requires availability for call or standby as required by the department.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (RT).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire when working in an adult setting, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 1 year of hire when working in a cardiology setting.
One or more years of experience as an ARRT-registered Radiologic Technologist in Radiology.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic exams using appropriate imaging equipment, including CT.
Verify patient identity and review the medical record to confirm the 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 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 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.