Tenet Healthcare
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Salary
$15,000 / YEAR
The technologist performs diagnostic CT exams following established policies, verifying patient identity, updating medical history, and explaining procedures including risks and benefits. They acquire appropriate images, review them, document observations, communicate data to the radiologist, and respond to medical emergencies.
Candidates must be registered by ARRT in Radiology (R) or CT (preferred) and must complete AHA BLS training by the end of orientation. A minimum of one year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist or advanced certification in CT is required.
Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic CT exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. 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 the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.
