Interventional Radiology Tech/ FT / Days

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Radiology Technologist, where you'll play a vital role in patient care and diagnostic imaging. This position involves performing complex procedures under the guidance of a Radiologist while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You'll be responsible for preparing the procedure room, administering contrast media, and maintaining high standards of quality assurance. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Sign on Bonus

Healthcare Benefits

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT registration in Cardiac, Vascular, or Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography.
• Maintains required hours of continued medical education.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and explains procedures to ensure comfort and safety.
• Assists Radiologist with complex diagnostic invasive procedures.
• Maintains equipment and ensures proper documentation in medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Medical Imaging

IV Administration

Clinical Protocols

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

ARRT Certification

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Job description

$10,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Flexible Scheduling

Location: 2799 W Grand Blvd. Detroit

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary.

*Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.

*Prepares prescribed contrast median, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients.

*Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and, following protocols, and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures.

*Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure. Ensures the adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored.

*Is one of the team who actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures.

*Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.

*May assist with the training of new personnel, and/or student who are assigned to the division.

*Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

*PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS, and confirming image/series counts.

*RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information System

*Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before preforming study.

*Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team Member Standards of Excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.

*Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate

*Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions

Why Radiology Techs Choose Henry Ford Careers

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

*High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

*Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) with the advanced registry in Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (CI); VascularInterventional Radiography (VI), or Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiography (CV) (or registry eligible). If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 24 months of date of hire. Failure to obtain registry within the designated time-frame will result in termination of the Radiology Interventional Technologist position.

*Must maintain required hours of continued medical education.

*Must maintain a Healthcare Provider certification (BCLS).

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Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus


• Department: Interventional Radiology


• Shift: Day Job


• Union Code: Not Applicable