Pediatric Radiologic Technologist Part Time Days
Company: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan
Location: Detroit
Posted on: November 1, 2024
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Job Description:
**Up to $7,500 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**
Children's Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in
pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include
general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging
technology designed specifically for children provides advanced
diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
and MRI. The Children's Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department
is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated
pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care,
rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care
for thousands of children every year at Children's Hospital of
Michigan, Children's Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory
sites.
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 Children's Hospital of Michigan
Job Type:
Part Time
Shift Type:
Day
2305003489Employment 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 Children's Hospital of Michigan, Southfield , Pediatric Radiologic Technologist Part Time Days, Other , Detroit, Michigan
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