Radiology Technologist
Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, MI
5x8 hrs, Days
$20+/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Qualifications
- Eligible to work in US
- Resume
Description
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.
Summary Description
Under general supervision, as assigned, and according to established procedures assists nursing and technical staff in screening and preparing patients for exams and performs a variety of moderately to highly complex patient registration duties for the designated Radiology department or ambulatory Imaging Center.
As assigned: registers and schedules patient for exams, obtains insurance, medical and demographic data; performs and coordinates the patient registration activities including pre-registration, insurance verification including verification of benefit levels with various third party payors, appointment confirmation, verification of all demographic and referring physician information; assists in PACS/RIS and patient information management coordination to ensure completeness, accuracy and integrity and resolution of daily operational issues including matching and retrieval of images and reports; interacts with technologist and radiology nursing staff in order to ensure the completion of all appropriate paperwork, assists with entry of appropriate diagnosis coding and other information related to diagnostic procedures in order to ensure billing accuracy; interacts with customers/stakeholders to provide/distribute appropriate exam results in a timely and accurate manner; maintains patient charts and films as appropriate and assists with data collection activities required by administration and other outside agencies.
Under direct supervision assists with all aspects of patient care and preparation in the Radiology Department.
Responsibilities include: assists in preparing patients for diagnostic x-ray exams by positioning, lifting and moving the patient, marks x-ray cassettes or plates with patient demographics as well as monitoring the patient when needed, enters patient demographic information into the computer (RIS) and tracks patient information. Answers phones and schedules patients as needed, processes and tracks film jackets and distributes films, performs inventory management and maintenance, performs patient prep and monitoring with non-radiographic equipment (IV pumps, special beds, suction, pulse oximeters,etc). Prepares diagnostic contrast media for procedures, starts IV's and performs venipuncture.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. On the job training or related previous experience to acquire skills in screening and preparing patients for exams. Some college preferred.
Graduation from a school of practical nursing or certified Nurse Assistant Program or a Medical Assistant Program or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Six to twelve months of related computer/information management experience required.
Knowledge of infection control, aseptic techniques, and universal precautions.
BCLS certification highly desirable.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology highly desirable.
Skills Required
Good analytical and observational problem-solving skills.
Mathematical ability to perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division etc.
Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.
Good reading, writing and comprehension skills in order to understand, effectively communicate and contribute to procedures, processes, orders, methods and standards.
Demonstrates willingness to make a meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.
Clerical skills to perform moderately to highly complex duties, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Advanced computer skills and experience to enter, retrieve, and manage data to/from radiology information systems and PACS network, and for word processing and/or spreadsheets as necessary.
High degree of interpersonal and/or communication skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to coordinate the flow of work productively and to effectively communicate sensitive or confidential information with physicians, various hospital/clinic personnel and patients.
A strong commitment to the DMC customer service standards.
Knowledge of medical terminology and radiology highly desirable
Employer
Detroit Medical Center
The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.The Detroit Medical Center is one the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.
Our commitment to our patientsOur commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build on care.At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual disability.
Employee BenefitsAt the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a 401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home insurance and mobile plans.
About Detroit, MI
- Detroit's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Summer average highs: 81°F; Winter average lows: 19°F
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Detroit, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Detroit is car-friendly with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system called the QLINE.
- Detroit is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of major healthcare facilities.
- Detroit offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a rich musical heritage with venues for live music, sports events including professional teams, and outdoor activities such as the Detroit International RiverWalk for scenic walks and bike rides.
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