Overview

Radiologic Technologist 

Location: Javon Bea Hospital Pay Range: $26.63 - $39.95Shift: Monday-Thursday, 10 hour shifts, third shiftHours per week: 40

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

 

Job Duties:

Performs diagnostic radiographic, portable, c-arm and fluoroscopic procedures. Reviews patients’ clinical history ensuring that appropriate order placed and labs are within range as needed- reviewing with radiologist as necessaryProvides patient education.  Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessories to successfully perform procedures. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.  

Requirements: 

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology One (1) to Three (3) years experience preferred Will consider new graduates 

ARRT Radiography registration required 

IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois

WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin

Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days  

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

Performs diagnostic radiographic, portable, c-arm and fluoroscopic procedures.  

Reviews patients’ clinical history ensuring that appropriate order placed and labs are within range as needed- reviewing with radiologist as necessary 

Provides patient education.   

Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessories to successfully perform procedures.  

Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.  

Initiates basic life support when necessary.  

Determines radiographic technique and exposure factors.  

Follows ALARA principles through accurate exposure factors and radiographic techniques.  

Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.  

Reports and documents XR safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.  

Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.  

Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, submits images and data for physician review and interpretation.  

Assist with medical record/image sharing as necessary.  

Documents all information pertinent to XR/FL procedure in electronic medical record to include medication reconciliation  

Provides practical instruction for radiography students and partners.  

Applies principles of patient safety during procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.  

Operates mobile radiologic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.  

Assists radiologist in fluoroscopic and special x-ray examinations.  

Prepares contrast media and assists in administration.  

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE   

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology  

One (1) to Three (3) years experience preferred  

Will consider new graduates 

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE                     

ARRT Radiography registration required  

IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois

WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin

Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days  

              

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS  

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). 

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. 

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. 

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

 

Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. 

 

Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. 

 

Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.  

 

Professionalism- Approaches other in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.  

 

Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.  

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

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 (birth – 28 days) 

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) 

Pediatric (1 year – 12 years) 

Adolescents (13 years – 17 years) 

Adult (18 years – 64 years) 

Geriatric (65 years and older) 

 

INFORMATION ACCESS  

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.  

 

WORK CONTACT GROUP     

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors               

 

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move patients using appropriate patient transfer equipment; gait belts, Hoyer lift, hovermat, slider boards, etc. Moving (pushing, pulling) patients in wheelchairs and patient carts. Equipment- moving (pushing and pulling) portable imaging equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

 

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION  

Works independently with limited direct supervision.   

 

SUPERVISES  

Provides clinical supervision of allied health students and radiology aides.