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Tenet Healthcare

Operates hospitals and clinics; revenue cycle

Radiologic Tech

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography is required.
  • Basic Life Support training through the American Heart Association is required or must be successfully completed by the end of the orientation period.
  • Analytical and clinical skills are necessary to determine the most age-appropriate method of providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities and limitations.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills are necessary 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 in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
  • Technical knowledge is necessary to operate specialized equipment and computers.
  • Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
  • Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
  • 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, under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • 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, including medications, pregnancy, and 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 imaging 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 process 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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