Travel Radiology Technician - $2,735 per week

  • Detroit
  • Henry Ford Health System 2799 W Grand Blvd
    Job Details
  • Under general supervision, specializes in the performance of computerized tomographic radiological procedures on patients. May perform general diagnostic radiology examinations. Performs related duties as required.
  • Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
  • Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination. Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
  • Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies.
  • Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the CT scan.
  • Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
  • Administers intravenous contrast media to including utilization of power injectors. Monitors patient for possible reactions as appropriate to the study and provides immediate care to patient if a reaction should occur.
  • May prepare and set up sterile equipment, monitors, and supplies required for the procedure to be performed. Ensures the adequate supplies are on hand and properly stored.
  • Assists Radiologist in performing complex sterile diagnostic procedures such as biopsies.
  • 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 preforming 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 all documentation in the medical record as necessary, as well as within the radiology information system to support all clinical and billing functions.
    Additional Details
  • Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy.
  • Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
  • Must possess the following personal qualities: Be self-directed, be flexible and committed to the team concept, demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn, be open to new learning experiences, accepts and respects diversity without judgment, demonstrates customer service values.