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Detroit Medical Center · 2 weeks ago

Special Procedures Tech Full Time Days

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Detroit Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare provider offering a range of services including a heart center and cancer care. The role involves performing diagnostic exams using imaging equipment and ensuring patient safety and care throughout the procedures.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

ARRT certificationBLS certificationACLS certificationRadiologic Technologist experienceTechnical knowledge of imaging equipmentAnalytical skillsPhysical staminaManual dexterityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R)

Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period

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

One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology

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

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

Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers

Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities

Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation

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

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

Benefits

$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience

Company

Detroit Medical Center

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Detroit Medical Center is a hospital.

Founded in 1886

Detroit, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.dmc.org/

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