Special Procedures Tech FT Days Sign on Bonus available at Trane Technologies

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnostic Exams, CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Patient History, Risk Assessment, Procedure Explanation, Image Acquisition, Data Documentation, Medical Emergencies, Post Care Instructions, Process Improvement, Patient Education, On Call, Radiologic Technologist

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

**$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience** 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 exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment including CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology. 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. Minimum Qualifications 1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R). 2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period. 3. 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 4. One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology. 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 imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Responsibilities

The technician performs diagnostic exams using imaging equipment like CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and Cardiology, verifying patient identity and reviewing medical records for procedure appropriateness. They explain procedures, acquire images, review results, document exceptions, and participate in process improvement activities within the radiology practice.