Radiographer - OR

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Flexible scheduling

Day shift

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a radiology technologist to perform diagnostic radiographic exams using fixed, portable, C-arm and O-arm equipment at the Hiawatha Ambulatory Surgery Center and MMC sites.

The role includes taking OR call on a rotating basis, adhering to ALARA safety principles, and ensuring accurate communication with patients and care teams. ARRT certification and Iowa licensure are required.

Qualifications

• ARRT certificate required.
• Iowa licensure/permit required to practice diagnostic radiography.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter training completed prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic exams using fixed, portable, C-arm and O-arm equipment at Hiawatha ASC and MMC sites.
• Take OR call on a rotational basis to support surgical imaging needs.
• Explain and prepare patients for radiographic procedures.
• Review radiographic images for technique, positioning, demographics and image quality.
• Adhere to ALARA radiation safety principles to minimize dose while achieving diagnostic quality.
• Maintain infection control and communicate effectively with the School of Radiology faculty and staff.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Surgical radiography

Patient communication

On-call support

ALARA safety

Education

ARRT certificate

BLS certification

Iowa licensure/permit

Mandatory reporter training

Tools

RIS

PACS

Workday

Job description

This position is Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with flexibility to accommodate surgery schedules. It will primarily cover Hiawatha ASC OR Radiology and Hiawatha Diagnostic X-Ray.This position is eligible for an up to $15,000 sign on bonus!!This position is also eligible for a relocation bonus of up to $5,000 if residing 75 miles or more from Mercy Medical Center!Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient-centered care by performing interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiological diagnosis of patients under the direction of the department manager. The role also includes taking OR call on a rotational basis to support surgical imaging needs.Job DescriptionJob DutiesEnsures that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.Demonstrates competence in performing diagnostic radiographic examinations using fixed, portable, C-arm, and O-arm equipment at Hiawatha Ambulatory Surgery Center and additional locations as needed, including MMC OR, Fluoroscopy, Pain Clinic, and Diagnostic X-ray at MMC and Hiawatha Imaging. Adheres strictly to established protocols while applying radiation safety principles (ALARA) to ensure the lowest possible radiation dose is used to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.Explains and prepares the patient for all Radiographic procedures.Demonstrates a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Workday and other computer software as assigned.Identifies each patient correctly verifying the exam to be performed is being done on the correct patient.Reviews each patient's medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam.Reviews radiographic images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality and repeats images of poor quality.Works in Surgery as a radiographer and participates in the OR call rotation, sharing on-call responsibilities with other OR radiographers to ensure continuous coverage and support for surgical procedures.Adheres to all infection control policies in surgery.Understands the School of Radiologic Technology's clinical competency system.Maintains current knowledge of School of Radiology policies, procedures, and student progress.Understands requirements for student supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy for the Mercy/St. Luke's school of Radiologic Technology.Communicates with School of Radiology faculty on student-related progress and issues.Attends and participates in meetings/educational programs in Radiologic Technology Education.Performs other duties as assigned.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesCompetent using fixed, portable, C-arm, and O-arm equipment across Radiology.Professional Experience6 months experience required.1 year experience in surgical radiography preferred.EducationEducation sufficient to obtain required licensure/certification.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationAmerican Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) certificate required.Iowa Department of Public Health State Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography required.Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employees must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.Pay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.