Tenet Healthcare
MRI Technologist Full Time Afternoons
Tenet Healthcare, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Overview
Up to $500 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience Children’s Hospital of Michigan
is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.
Summary Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient\'s 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. Recognizes 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.
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment under general supervision.
Verify patient identity and review medical records for exam appropriateness.
Interview patient to obtain or update medical history and assess risk factors.
Explain procedures to patients, including potential risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
Set up equipment and acquire images as per protocol.
Review images, document deviations from protocols, and communicate findings to the radiologist.
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
Participate in process improvement activities related to radiology practice (e.g., quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, patient satisfaction).
Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
Able to take call/standby as required by the department.
Qualifications
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or ARMRIT.
Details
Job:
CT/MRI/Ultrasound
Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan
Facility:
DMC Children\'s Hospital of Michigan
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift Type:
Evening
Shift Begin:
12:00 PM
Shift End:
8:30 PM
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Up to $500 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience Children’s Hospital of Michigan
is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.
Summary Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient\'s 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. Recognizes 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.
Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment under general supervision.
Verify patient identity and review medical records for exam appropriateness.
Interview patient to obtain or update medical history and assess risk factors.
Explain procedures to patients, including potential risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
Set up equipment and acquire images as per protocol.
Review images, document deviations from protocols, and communicate findings to the radiologist.
Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
Participate in process improvement activities related to radiology practice (e.g., quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, patient satisfaction).
Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
Able to take call/standby as required by the department.
Qualifications
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or ARMRIT.
Details
Job:
CT/MRI/Ultrasound
Primary Location:
Detroit, Michigan
Facility:
DMC Children\'s Hospital of Michigan
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift Type:
Evening
Shift Begin:
12:00 PM
Shift End:
8:30 PM
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