Student Rad Tech Contingent Days
| Company | Tenet Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Location | Detroit, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of one year training in an accredited school of Radiologic Technology. Or Completion of 9 months training in a accredited Detroit Medical Center school of Radiologic Technology
- Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.
Responsibilities
- Operates radiology equipment following established policies and procedures.
- Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.
- Assists radiologic technologist with interviewing patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors.
- Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
- Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images per script.
- Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.
- Utilizes universal precautions at all times, including equipment wipe down.
- Ensures exam rooms are stocked with linen and supplies.
- Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.
- Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
- Assists in transporting patients.
- Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two to four months of clinical rotational experience as a student in radiologic procedures preferred.