Special Procedures Technologist - $20+ per hour

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Special Procedures Technologist for a job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Special Procedures Technologist
• Discipline : Allied Health Professional
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

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

Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4369-2406000983-7. Posted job title : Special Procedures Tech Full Time Days

About Detroit Medical Center

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan.

During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care.

The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years.

We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.

Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.

Our commitment to our patients

Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan).

We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve.

Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as my forever family and colleagues who have my back .

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community.

That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC.

There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.

At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance.