Special Procedure Technologist
Overview
Discover what makes us Better Together. We offer a dynamic and rewarding working environment that fosters professional growth and development. With advanced equipment and technologies, you'll have the opportunity to expand your skill set and stay at the forefront of medical imaging. Our supportive team values collaboration and encourages innovation, creating a community dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Additionally, our hospital's commitment to ongoing education and training provides avenues for advancement and career progression. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of a healthcare institution that prioritizes excellence and compassion in everything we do.
Success Profile
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Collaborative
- Efficient
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
Job Description
**Up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**
Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
Benefits Statement
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.
Job Description/Summary
Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment including CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Neares 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 duties as a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.
Qualifications
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (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.
Facility Description
DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.
EEO Statement
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Our Competitive Benefits
- MEDICAL
- Paid Time Off
- DENTAL
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursment
- LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE
- Tenet Physician Resources
- Conifer Health Revenue Management
- USPI Ambulatory Surgical Centers