Mercy Healthposted about 1 month ago
Full-time
Springfield, OH
Hospitals
About the position
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The Radiological Technologist is a certified health professional who, under the direction of an authorized user, is committed to applying the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation, in diagnostic radiology.
Responsibilities
- Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Positions and immobilizes patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Performs radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
- Verifies informed consent and completes pre and post procedure documentation.
- Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. Applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.
- Performs timeout as required per policy.
- Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Receives relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
- Evaluates images for technical quality.
- Documents patient dose exposures.
- Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and patients.
- Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).
Requirements
- Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
- Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)
- State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
- BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
- 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
- Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)
Nice-to-haves
- Training in EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
- Training in Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
Benefits
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
