Travel Radiology Technologist
Grand Blanc, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Principal Duties And Responsibilities: - 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, and 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. - Performs related functions according to department protocols. - Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate imaging techniques, patient positioning, and safety practices.

Preferred Skills & Experience: - N/A