Diagnostic Radiology Tech — Patient-Centered Imaging

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Radiology Technologist at West Hospital to perform diagnostic radiology under supervision, ensuring safe, accurate imaging with proper patient care. The role requires ARRT certification and state licensure as applicable, with 40 hours weekly shift covering days/afternoons.

The technologist will position patients, protect with radiation safety, operate imaging equipment, document procedures, and assist with contrast or fluoroscopic studies as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred)
• Certification and Registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
• BLS from American Heart Association (required at hire for locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care)
• 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
• Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient centered care

Monitor patient conditions

Record patient histories

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with patients

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Education

Associates ARRT accredited institute (preferred)

ARRT Diagnostic Radiology certification/registration (required)

State licensure (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EHR (preferred)

PACS (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Radiology Technologist at West Hospital to perform diagnostic radiology under supervision, ensuring safe, accurate imaging with proper patient care. The role requires ARRT certification and state licensure as applicable, with 40 hours weekly shift covering days/afternoons.

The technologist will position patients, protect with radiation safety, operate imaging equipment, document procedures, and assist with contrast or fluoroscopic studies as needed.