Radiologic Tech

Michigan Rad; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

DMC Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, seeks a skilled Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic interventional exams with ARRT credentials. The role requires patient assessment, image acquisition, and collaboration with radiologists in a demanding, urban hospital setting.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, maintaining safety, and participating in process-improvement activities.

Qualifications

• ARRT credential required (RT/VI/CV) or eligible.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required by orientation.
• ACLS or PALS certification per department setting timelines.
• 1+ year radiologic technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient to obtain/update medical history and assess risk.
• Explain procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives to patient.
• Set up imaging equipment and acquire images per script.
• Review images, document deviations, and communicate with radiologist.
• Provide post-care instructions as prescribed by physician.
• Support quality of care and patient satisfaction improvement efforts.
• Educate residents, students, and new staff in imaging practices.
• May perform radiologic technologist duties as needed.
• Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Ability to handle priorities

ACR accreditation knowledge

Physical stamina

Dexterity & visual acuity

Education

ARRT RT or VI or CV

BLS Healthcare Provider

ACLS within 6 months (adult) or PALS within 1 year (cardiology)

1+ year Radiologic Technologist experience

Job description

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

DMC Harper University Hospital

has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referralhospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Summary Description

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic interventional exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's 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 department.
• May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 1. 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.
• 2. One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology

Skills Required

• 1. Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient's physical ability and/or limitations.
• 2. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress; ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
• 3. Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
• 4. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
• 5. Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation.
• 6. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach and lift in order to provide patient care.
• 7. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of x-ray equipment and supplies in order to produce radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Job: Imaging/Radiology

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day