Radiologic Technologist SGH Full Time Days
Company: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: November 1, 2024
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Job Description:
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 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 Sinai-Grace Hospital
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift Type:
Day
2406000978Employment 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.
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