Special Procedures Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Career development

Continuing education

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & illness insurance

Long term care

Job summary

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Special Procedures Tech to perform diagnostic imaging across CT, MRI, interventional radiology, and cardiology. You will verify patient details, obtain medical history, and explain procedures to patients.

Key qualifications include ARRT in Radiology, BLS, and 1+ year radiologic technologist experience. The role requires teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology (R) required or in process.
• American Heart Association BLS required by orientation end date.
• ACLS or PALS certification within stated timeframes depending on unit.
• 1+ year radiologic technologist experience in Radiology required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic exams using CT, MRI, IR, and Cardiology imaging.
• Verify patient identity and review medical history for exam appropriateness.
• Explain procedures, risks, and post-care instructions to patients.
• Set up and operate imaging equipment; acquire high-quality images.
• Review images and communicate findings to radiologist; participate in QA.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Multi-tasking

ACR standards

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Job description

Special Procedures Tech

Description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Summary Description

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment including CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology. 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. May perform duties as a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R).
2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) within 6 months of hire for employees working in adult cardiology setting or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) within 1 year of hire for employees working in pediatric cardiology setting
4. 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 imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Facility 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 of10 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.

EEO Statement

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Job Details

Job Type : Full-time

Shift Type : Days

Hospital/Facility : DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Job Number : 2606002611

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