Radiologic Technologist Full Time Days

DMC Receiving Hospital; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Receiving Hospital in Detroit, MI is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to verify patient identity, set up imaging, and communicate results under the radiologist's supervision. This full-time day shift role requires ARRT(R) licensing and BLS.

You will contribute to patient care, maintain safety, participate in quality initiatives, and educate staff and residents. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered in Radiography (R).
• BLS (Healthcare Provider) completion by orientation end.
• Ability to explain procedures to patients.
• Experience with imaging and radiology processes.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity and reviews medical records for exam appropriateness.
• Interviews patient to obtain/update medical history and assess risk factors.
• Explains procedures, side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Sets up equipment and acquires images per script.
• Reviews images, notes deviations, communicates data to radiologist.
• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as needed.
• Provides physician-prescribed post-care instructions.
• Participates in quality improvements and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Educates residents, students, and new staff on imaging.
• Able to take call/standby as required by the department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

ARRT Certification (Radiography)

BLS Certification

Tools

Radiology equipment

PACS system

Job description

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

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan's first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state's leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit's first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Summary Description

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Skills Required

• 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.
• 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.
• 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, handle multiple/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.

Job: Imaging/Radiology

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Receiving Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day