Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care Cincinnati Market

Overview

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 of faith, 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.

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position 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 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. Collect patient specimens and runs point of care lab tests. Travel to other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusting 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 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 basis.

Note:

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) – required
• State Licensure – preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed (If 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 degree from an ARRT-accredited institute – preferred

• 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care – preferred
• Experience with Radiology Information System – preferred

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) – preferred
• Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) – preferred

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• Medical Terminology and the ability to use standard office equipment – required
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaboratively work with patients, families and teams within a high-volume environment – preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask without prior instruction or direction – preferred
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit and to interpret data for patient needs across age groups

• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Infants (1-12 months)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads
• General office environment; may be exposed to physical altercations, verbal abuse, and limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• Adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind
• May have periods of constant interruptions; travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal…