Medical Radiographer

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

Job Description:

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus based on amount of relevant experience. Performs diagnostic radiological exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.

Responsibilities:

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• 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:
  
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  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography (R).
    
  • Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
    
  • Ability to work in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
    
  • Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
    
  • Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
    
  • Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
    
  • 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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