Medical Imaging Specialist

Company: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryDMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is seeking a skilled Radiography Professional to join our team. As a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic radiological exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.Key Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and review patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
• Interview patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
• Explain procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per script.
• Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols and communicate data to radiologist.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provide physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
• Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.Requirements
  • 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.About DMC Sinai-Grace HospitalDMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC's largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services.

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