Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care Cincinnati Market

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history ofularity, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

The X‑Ray Technician performs digital X‑ray studies on patients per the orders placed by providers. The X‑Ray Technician is a multi‑skilled clinical professional who works within the scope of practice to assist in patient care under the direction of the provider.

• Safely performs provider‑ordered radiographic examinations, including but not limited to proper patient positioning, immobilization, and utilizing appropriate radiation protection.
• Sets up and adjusts supportive and immobilization equipment and devices as required by individual cases. Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism.
• Accurately documents patient encounters within Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x‑ray tube, and equipment.
• Maintains clinical and administrative skills to meet patient care and daily operational needs. Collects patient specimens and runs point‑of‑care lab tests. Travels to other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusts work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager may also be required.
• Directs and practices sterile technique to prevent cross‑contamination of disease.
• Reports immediately any malfunction, necessary adjustments or repairs of equipment to supervisor.
• Other duties include but are not limited to ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposes of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check‑in/check‑out and performing scribing duties as needed.

• 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). If the job is performed in Virginia, state licensure is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required).

Associate’s from an ARRT‑accredited institute (preferred).

1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred).

Preferred.

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred).
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred).

None.

• Medical Terminology and the ability to use standard office equipment (required).
• One year of medical assisting experience (preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to collaborate with patients, families, and teams within a high‑volume environment (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to multitask without prior instruction or direction (preferred).
• Demonstrates the knowledge lije required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess patient data and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age and-century specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

• Adolescents (13‑17 years).
• Infant (1‑12 months).
• Adults (18‑64 years).
• Pediatrics (1‑12 years).
• Geriatrics (65 years and older).

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
• annotation of may be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
• May be exposed to adverse weather…