Radiologic Technologist Contingent Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit seeks a PRN Imaging/Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic radiologic exams under supervision, verify patient identity and review medical records for exam appropriateness.

You will set up equipment, acquire images per script, and communicate data to the radiologist, with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in Radiography (R) required or obtained during orientation.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and acquire images as per script.
• Review images and document deviations from protocols; communicate with radiologist.
• Recognize emergencies and provide post-care instructions per physician orders.
• Participate in quality-improvement activities and patient flow optimization.
• Provide imaging education to residents, students, and new staff.
• Able to take call/standby as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Radiology equipment

Prioritization

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

ARRT registration (Radiography R)

BLS - Healthcare Provider

Job description

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.

Summary Description

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic radiological 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 the department.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
• 2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

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. 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.
• 6. 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 Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: PRN

Shift Type: Day

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