RADIOLOGY-RADIOGRAPHER-NIGHTS
Company: DMC Receiving Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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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: Night 2205027642 Employment 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, Bloomfield Township , RADIOLOGY-RADIOGRAPHER-NIGHTS, Healthcare , Detroit, Michigan
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