Diagnostic Imaging Radiologic Tech – Patient Care

Mercy Health; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and disability benefits

Tuition assistance and professional de

Job summary

Mercy Health in Boardman, OH seeks a Radiology Technologist for Diagnostic Imaging at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. The role focuses on safe diagnostic imaging, patient care, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, obtaining histories, performing radiographic procedures, and ensuring documentation and radiation safety standards are met. ARRT certification and active licensure are required or preferred per state guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
• Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)
• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferrred)
• 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)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communiation system (PACS) (preferred)
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• General office environment
• Required to car travel to off-site locations,

Responsibilities

• The Radiological Technologist is a certified health professional who, under the direction of an authorized user, is committed to applying the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation, in diagnostic radiology.
• Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Positions and immobilizes patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Performs radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Verifies informed consent and completes pre and post procedure documentation.
• Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. Applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.
• Performs timeout as required per policy.
• Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Receives relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Evaluates images for technical quality.
• Documents patient dose exposures.
• Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and patients.
• Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

Job description

Mercy Health in Boardman, OH seeks a Radiology Technologist for Diagnostic Imaging at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. The role focuses on safe diagnostic imaging, patient care, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, obtaining histories, performing radiographic procedures, and ensuring documentation and radiation safety standards are met. ARRT certification and active licensure are required or preferred per state guidelines.