Radiologic Technologist / Contingent / Days / Pain Clinic
Company: Henry Ford Health System
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic
procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as ordered
by a physician. Performs related functions according to department
protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate
radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for
the examination.
Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate
examination. Obtains additional information about the patient
medical history as necessary.
Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as
linen and related supplies.
Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and
performs the Radiologic procedure. Manually controls the equipment
to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the
body being studied. Utilizes patient immobilization as needed.
May select and administer intravenous contrast media. Monitors
patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and
provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of
radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection
of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other
ALARA techniques, etc.
May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies
required for the procedure to be performed. Follows department
infection control practices and techniques. Ensures the adequate
supplies are on hand and properly stored. Follows department
standards for performing patient care functions as required for
optimal patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort and
legal/ethical rights.
Completes all necessary work sheets, logs, patient records and
documentation.
When needed, assumes the responsibility of teaching/educating new
hires and students while maintaining one's own responsibilities and
duties.
PACS: resolves any/all image exceptions and ensures high quality
image delivery into PACS; including viewing of images into PACS,
and confirming image/series counts.
RIS: completes all study indexing; including study begin, study
end, and the completion of the study in the Radiology Information
System.
Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical
protocols before preforming study.
Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team member standards of
excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a
timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering
innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as
well as within the radiology information system to support all
clinical and billing functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
Must be registered in Radiography with the American Registry of
Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
Must maintain the required hours of continued education.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: Anesthesia Pain - Ford Road
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and
authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list
of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore,
that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond
those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey,
Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care
locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With
33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's
largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and
discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and
advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make
healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's
all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program -
My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it
serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation,
benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to
your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an
Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off,
Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits
and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not
eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry
Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all
individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual
orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal
and state laws.
Keywords: Henry Ford Health System, Taylor , Radiologic Technologist / Contingent / Days / Pain Clinic, Healthcare , Dearborn, Michigan
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