Special Procedures Radiographer

Department

Surgery

Location

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (Ypsilanti, MI)

Minimum Rate of Pay

$31.65/hr

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DailyPay benefits effective Day One!
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retail savings plan with employer contribution
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

The Special Procedures Radiographer / Interventional Radiology Technologist performs a variety of specialized invasive and non-invasive diagnostic radiologic procedures in collaboration with the physician/APP and the IR Team. They are responsible to review the Physician Order and reason for exam, assist with/Set up the IR Procedure and work closely with the Radiology leadership and the IR Physicians/APP to produce the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist/Radiography program
• Registered as a Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Analytical skills necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of computerized tomography techniques and methods, and of cross-sectional anatomy in order to obtain quality images
• Ability to recognize pathology and tailor examination to provide a complete diagnosis
• Two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist preferred

What the Special Procedure Radiographer will do

• Review requests for radiologic procedures and schedule patients for specialized diagnostic procedures, arranging for patient transport to the procedure area and assisting patient in the completion of various radiology forms.
• Ensure appropriate documentation by providing procedural and billing coding to all records
• Determine the proper radiographic technique parameters. Adjusts, manipulates and controls a variety of on-site equipment to provide optimal accurate images
• Provide and process specialized radiographic images using duplication and subtraction techniques. Consult with radiologists, physicians and the Lead to determine the need for additional images for comprehensive radiographic interpretation
• Perform necessary reimaging, collect and forward all completed images to the appropriate location(s) for interpretation
• Scrub and assist the radiologist or surgeons in the performance of special procedures such as fluoroscopic examinations, and in minor surgical procedures required
• Prepare contrast media and other devices utilized in invasive diagnostic radiological procedures and assists radiologist in their use
• Practice sterile, isolation, and infection control techniques to prevent contamination of the patient and staff
• Clean and sterilize consumable and continued-use supplies utilized in procedures
• Transfer patients to procedure tables, assist patients with positioning and apply immobilization devices as necessary
• Explain procedures to patients to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation
• Administer contrast media and monitor patient for adverse reactions
• Operate radiology equipment (fluoroscopic, radiographic, and CT) computerized controls and, various peripheral equipment, enter commands necessary to visualize and manipulate screen images
• Manipulate tomographic images by changing mean and window through computerized controls, and changes degree of angulation to obtain best possible image