Multi-Modality Technologist Weekend - Part Time

Overview

Multi Modality Technologist every other Weekend - Part Time

• Sign On Bonus Eligible for Full Time Positions!
• $5,000 - 1 Year Commitment
• $10,000 - 3 Year Commitment
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes

• Location:
  
  Crystal Lake Hospital
• Pay Range: $32.47 - $48.70
• Sign On Bonus Eligible for Full Time Positions!
• $5,000 - 1 Year Commitment
• $10,000 - 3 Year Commitment
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Hours per week: 24

Shift differential for qualifying shifts (PM shift 15% of base pay, up to $4.50 per hour / Night shift 20% of base pay, up to $6.00/hour)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning

• Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
• Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
• Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.
• Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program
• ARRT Radiography registration required
• ARRT Computed Tomography registration preferred (or must be obtained within one year of hire)
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois
• WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

• Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
• Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
• Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.
• Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
• Practices aseptic technique as necessary,
• Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Other duties, tasks as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program
• Two to four years of experience as a technologist as a Radiographer is required. Experience in a hospital environment preferred

• ARRT registered in Radiography required; the CT credential is required within a year of hire
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois
• WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin
• BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire

• Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department
• Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately
• Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently
• Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Basic PC skills
• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occupational Exposure:
Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

Age of Patients Served:
Neonate to Geriatric as…