What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRAVEL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST - $2,141 PER WEEK position at Henry Ford Health System - 47601 Grand River Ave?
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- Under the direction of a Radiologist, specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature to aid in the evaluation of pathological entities as prescribed by a physician.
- Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
- Prepares prescribed contrast median, medications, and IV solutions for administration to patients.
- Reviews clinical data on requisition, analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and, following protocols, and assists Radiologist in performing complex diagnostic invasive procedures.
- Prepares and sets up sterile equipment, physiological monitors, pressure injectors, and imaging equipment required for the procedure.
- Is one of the team who actively assesses the patient condition before, during, and following all procedures.
- Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information for the area of the body being studied.
- May assist with the training of new personnel and / or student who are assigned to the division.
- 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.
- PACS : 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
- Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.
Salary : $2,141
