Medical Imaging Specialist

Company: DMC Receiving Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryDMC Receiving Hospital is seeking a skilled Radiographic Imaging Professional to join our team. As a Diagnostic Radiology Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic radiological exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.Key Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain, verify or update medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
• Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per script.
• Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols and communicate data to radiologist.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
• Provide physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
• Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
• Able to take call/standby as required by the department.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications1. 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 Required1. 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.

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