Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist - $2,302 per week Job Listing at Henry Ford Health System - 1 Genesys Pkwy , Ascension Genesys Hospital in Detroit, MI (Job ID 6325587-2024-10-29)

Description

Job Details
• 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.
• Obtains additional information about the patient's medical history as necessary.
• 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, 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.
• Ensures the adequate supplies such as needles, catheters, etc. are on hand and properly stored.
• Replenishes supplies as appropriate.
• 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: resolves any/all image exceptions and 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 Reviews and confirms as necessary with Radiologist clinical protocols before performing study.
• Demonstrates on a consistent basis Team Member Standards of Excellence including: AIDET, open communication, responding in a timely manner, displaying a positive attitude, fostering innovation, respecting diversity, etc.
• Performs Quality Assurance procedures as appropriate Performs all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
• Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

Job Requirements
• Specializes in the performance of procedures of an invasive nature.
• Able to explain examination procedures and prepare patients.
• Knowledgeable in preparing contrast median, medications, and IV solutions.
• Skilled in reviewing clinical data and assisting in diagnostic invasive procedures.
• Capable of preparing and setting up sterile equipment and monitors.
• Responsible for the inventory and replenishment of supplies.
• Active team member in assessing patient conditions.
• Competent in manually controlling equipment for diagnostic information.
• Able to train new personnel and/or students.
• Knowledgeable in radiation protection and Quality Assurance procedures.
• Proficient with PACS and RIS systems.
• Demonstrates Team Member Standards of Excellence consistently.