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Overview
Discover what makes us Better Together. We offer a dynamic and rewarding working environment that fosters professional growth and development. With advanced equipment and technologies, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skill set and stay at the forefront of medical imaging. Our supportive team values collaboration and encourages innovation, creating a community dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Additionally, our hospital's commitment to ongoing education and training provides avenues for advancement and career progression. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of a healthcare institution that prioritizes excellence and compassion in everything we do.
- Full Time
- Evening
- No travel
Success Profile
What makes a successful Radiology Technologist at Tenet? These are the top traits we’re looking for from candidates like you.
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Collaborative
- Efficient
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
Responsibilities
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
Works under the supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist as directed operating radiology equipment, following established policies and procedures. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
- Assists radiologic technologist with interviewing 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 per script.
- Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.
- Utilizes universal precautions at all times, including equipment wipe down. Ensures exam rooms are stocked with linen and supplies.
- Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
- Assists in transporting 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. Receives on-the-job training.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of one year training in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Or Completion of 9 months training in a accredited Detroit Medical Center school of Radiologic Technology
3. Two to four months of clinical rotational experience as a student in radiologic procedures preferred.
4. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
* Personnel may continue in this position until the end of the month post graduation.
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 x-ray equipment and supplies in order to produce radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Our Competitive Benefits
- Medical
- Paid Time Off
- Dental
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursment
- Life and Disability Insurance
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