Radiologic Technologist Contingent Nights

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Radiologic Technologist in Imaging/Radiology at DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital in Detroit. Under general supervision, performs diagnostic radiologic exams, verifies patient identity, and reviews the patient’s medical record for exam appropriateness.

Interviews the patient to obtain medical history and assesses risk factors. Shows ability to explain procedures, set up equipment, acquire images, and provide post‑care instructions.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiography (R) certification required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic exams with appropriate equipment.
• Verify patient identity and review medical history for exam appropriateness.
• Explain procedures, risks, and follow-up to patients; obtain consent.
• Set up and operate imaging equipment to acquire diagnostic images.
• Review images and communicate preliminary findings to radiologist.
• Document exceptions from protocols and participate in quality and safety initiatives.
• Provide imaging education to residents and staff; ability to take call/standby.

Skills

Analytical and clinical skills

Interpersonal and communication

Technical knowledge of imaging systems

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Physical stamina and dexterity

Patient care and safety

Education

ARRT Radiography (R)

BLS Healthcare Provider

Job description

Facility

DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai‑Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai‑Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

Job Title

Imaging/Radiology

Location

Detroit, Michigan

Job Type

PRN

Shift Type

Night

Summary Description

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic radiological exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews the patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. Interviews the patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.

Explains the procedure to the 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 the 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

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

Skills Required

• Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age‑appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to the patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• 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 requests and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
• Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handling multiple or changing priorities.
• 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.
• 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.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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