What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Radiology Technologist position at Detroit Medical Center?
Job Description
Detroit Medical Center seeks an Interventional Radiology Technologist for a job in Detroit, Michigan.
Responsibilities:
- Perform diagnostic interventional exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.
- Verify patient identity and review medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
- Interview patients to obtain, verify or update medical history and assess risk factors.
- Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
- Set up equipment and acquire images as per script.
- Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to radiologists.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
- Provide physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
- Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice.
- Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
- Able to take call/standby as required by department.
- May perform duties of a Radiologic Technologist as needed.
Qualifications:
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (RT) or Vascular-Interventional Radiography (VI) or Cardiovascular-Interventional (CV).
- Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) within 6 months of hire for employees working in adult setting or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) within 1 year of hire for employees working in a cardiology setting.
- One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology.
Requirements:
- Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine age-appropriate methods of providing requested radiographs specific to patient's physical ability and/or limitations.
- 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 requests and prescriptions.
- Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment, including all specialized equipment and computers.
- Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation.
- 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.
