Tenet Healthcare
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Performs diagnostic imaging exams including CT, MRI, and interventional procedures while ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation. Participates in quality improvement activities and provides imaging education to staff and students.
Requires ARRT registration in Radiology or Vascular/Cardiovascular-Interventional radiography. Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist and hold or obtain BLS, ACLS, or PALS certifications.
Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment including CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology. Verifies patient identity and reviews patients 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.