Radiologic Technologist Full Time Evenings
Company: DMC Receiving Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: October 17, 2024
|
|
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
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.
Job:
RAD TECH
Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan
Facility:
DMC Receiving Hospital
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift Type:
Evening
2305000186Employment 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. Tenet will
make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Keywords: DMC Receiving Hospital, Pontiac , Radiologic Technologist Full Time Evenings, Other , Detroit, Michigan
Click
here to apply!
|