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Tenet Healthcare

Operates hospitals and clinics; revenue cycle

Radiologic Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDetroit, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (R) is required.
  • Must have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider training by the end of the orientation period.
  • Must have the analytical and clinical skills to determine the most age-appropriate method of providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
  • Must have the interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical or emotional stress; comprehend and follow physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions; and work effectively with diverse hospital personnel and patients.
  • Must have the technical knowledge to operate specialized equipment and computers.
  • Must be able to work productively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
  • Must have the physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients, and the physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
  • Must have the manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and use x-ray equipment and supplies to produce radiographs of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic radiological exams using appropriate imaging equipment, following established policies and procedures under general supervision.
  • Verify patient identity and review the medical record to confirm the appropriateness of the exam or procedure.
  • Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors such as medications, pregnancy, or psychological indicators.
  • Explain procedures to patients, including side effects of administered pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
  • Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the script.
  • Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
  • Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
  • Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
  • Participate in radiology practice improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
  • Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
  • Take call or standby as required by the department.

About the Company

Tenet Healthcare

Operates hospitals and clinics; revenue cycle

Tenet Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals and outpatient facilities, including 65 hospitals and around 500 other centers, and owns Conifer Health Solutions, which provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, and physician practices. It earns most of its revenue from patient services like hospital stays, surgeries, and outpatient procedures, while Conifer generates income by handling billing and administrative tasks for providers. The company delivers care through its facilities and supports providers with financial operations and care models that tie payments to patient outcomes. Its scale and integration, along with an emphasis on workforce diversity, help coordinate care efficiently, with a goal of delivering the right care at the right place and time and becoming a trusted employer and partner in its communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1967

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