Radiologic Technologist SGH Part Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an established healthcare provider as a Radiologic Technologist, where you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality imaging services. This part-time position involves performing diagnostic exams, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with a dynamic team. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment that values patient care and professional growth. If you're committed to providing exceptional healthcare and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you. Contribute to groundbreaking procedures and patient education in a facility renowned for its comprehensive medical services.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in Radiography is essential for this role.
• BLS training is required by the end of the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiological exams under supervision.
• Explain procedures and provide post-care instructions to patients.
• Participate in quality improvement activities within radiology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of imaging equipment

Ability to work in a complex environment

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Education

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS)

Tools

X-ray equipment

Computers

Job description

Job Description - Radiologic Technologist SGH Part Time Days (2406001097)

Description:

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.

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.

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. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify and Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) programs.