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Radiologic Technologist Nights FT Sign on Bonus available

Tenet Healthcare
DMC Receiving Hospital
Full-time

Radiologic Technologist Nights FT Sign on Bonus available

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.

30+ days ago
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