Pediatric CT / Xray Tech Full Time Rotate

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Detroit-based DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan is seeking an experienced Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic exams using CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology imaging. You will verify patient details, review records, obtain histories and explain procedures to patients.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, acquiring images per scripts, communicating results to radiologists, contributing to quality of care and patient flow, and participating in on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology (RT/VI/CV) required.
• BLS certification required by end of orientation.
• ACLS within 6 months (adult) or PALS within 1 year (pediatrics/cardiology).
• 1+ years as Radiologic Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic exams using CT, MRI, interventional radiology and cardiology imaging.
• Verify patient identity and review medical records for appropriateness.
• Explain procedures, risks and post-care to patients.
• Set up equipment and acquire images per script.
• Review images and communicate findings to radiologist.
• Participate in quality-of-care and patient-flow improvements.
• Provide imaging education to residents and staff.
• Take call/standby as required.
• May perform Radiologic Technologist duties as needed.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Patient safety

Team communication

Education

ARRT Certification in Radiology RT/VI/CV

BLS certification

ACLS or PALS certification

Job description

Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience

Children's Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children's Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Children's Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

Job Description

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment including CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology. Verifies patient identity and reviews patients medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. Able to take call/standby as required by the department. May perform duties as a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.

1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (RT) or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI) or Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV).
2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) within 6 months of hire for employees working in adult setting or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) within 1 year of hire for employees working in a cardiology setting.
4. One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology.

Job: Imaging/Radiology

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Rotating