Special Procedures Tech Full Time Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detroit, Michigan seeks a skilled Radiologic Technologist. In this role, you will perform diagnostic exams using CT, MRI, and other imaging equipment, while managing and verifying patient medical histories. The ideal candidate will possess ARRT certification and have excellent analytical and communication skills. You will also participate in process improvement initiatives within the radiology department. This full-time position operates during the day and offers a sign-on bonus for candidates with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist in Radiology.
• ARRT certification is mandatory.
• BLS training required by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic exams using imaging equipment.
• Obtain and verify patient medical history.
• Review and document imaging results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of imaging equipment

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Manual dexterity

Education

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology

American Heart Association Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification - within 6 months

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

**$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience**

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 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.

Job: Imaging/Radiology Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day

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