Radiologic Technologist - St. Vincent Medical Center - PRN

Position Overview

Performs direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner and applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of radiologic technology.

• Scheduled weekly hours: 0.01
• Work shift:
  
  All work shifts (United States of America).
• Minimum of 2 shifts per month.
• Monday – Friday, weekends, holidays and on call.

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient  related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed; explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable); ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment and reports changes to patient care services.
• Properly positions patient to perform routine diagnostic radiographs; calculates and selects proper technical factors based on information such as age, medical history and suspected pathology; assesses quality of radiographs with minimal supervision.
• Competently performs in assigned areas that encompass specialty procedures: surgery, C‑arm, tomograms, venograms, arthrograms, myelograms, ERCP, sialograms, video speech evaluation, hysterosalpingogram and other specialty procedures as well as GI and GU procedures; maintains acceptable exam repeat rate.
• Assists physicians in the performance of fluoroscopic and minor specialty exams by providing and administering proper contrast media, positioning patients and operating fluoroscopic equipment; performs IV injections and has knowledge of use and care of existing IVs.
• Identifies all images with appropriate lead markers and patient name; provides proper radiation protection for patients, self and others (uses lead aprons, lead gloves, and gonadal shielding when appropriate).
• Participates in performance improvement projects and performs quality control testing as required by department; assists department in achieving successful results in all federal, state, and local agency audits.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Vocational/Technical Degree in Radiology Technology or Advanced Imaging.
• Licensure/Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT); current license in the state of Ohio; current BLS certification.
• Licensure/Certification Preferred:
  Advanced Registry in Quality Management by the ARRT.

• Worker Sub-Type:
  Union Contingent - PRN
• Department:
  Radiology
  - Diagnostic
  - St. Vincent

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.
• Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, or disability, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Mercy Health abides by all Federal and State laws and the requirements of 41

CFR
60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a).

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