Radiologic Tech; Full Time

Firelands-Health; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness offerings

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Health in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with opportunities to train as a CT Tech. The role involves operating HIS/RIS/PACS, preparing rooms, and assisting radiologists while ensuring patient comfort.

You will work in a fast-paced hospital setting, support multiple imaging modalities, and participate in on-site patient transport and safety. Eligible for tuition reimbursement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of formal radiologic technology training program in an approved school.
• Must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered and licensed by the State of Ohio (ODH) as Radiographer.
• Both ARRT registry and ODH license required to be kept active.
• A new graduate may be hired; ARRT and ODH requirements within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate hospital imaging systems (HIS/RIS/PACS) to retrieve information, export images, review images, verify data, and complete exam records.
• Explain procedures to patients and assist radiologists as needed.
• Prepare rooms and imaging materials for procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Position patients for all views and adapt positioning for non-cooperative patients.
• Perform patient assessments to aid radiologist interpretation.
• Imaging in main department, off-site locations, surgery, and portable environments.
• Assist with clerical tasks and front-office duties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Radiologic technology program graduate

ARRT registered

OHIO ODH Radiographer license

CPR certification

Tools

HIS/RIS/PACS

Imaging equipment

Job description

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Sandusky, OH 44870, USA

Description

Position Highlights:

• Shift: Variable


• Lifestyle: Sandusky was elected “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.


• Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.


• Growth Opportunities: On the job training provided to become a CT Tech!


• Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.

About Firelands Health:

Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values: Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

What You Will Do:

• Able to utilize the hospital computer systems (HIS/RIS/PACS) to retrieve information, export images, review images, verify data, perform order entry to produce a requisition, and complete exam record in RIS following completion of exam.


• Receives order request checking for special instructions, consults with Radiologists as needed.


• Prepares room, equipment, and imaging materials as needed for patients.


• Explains procedures to the patient.


• Transfers patient to the imaging table if required.


• Positions patient for all needed views. Ability to adapt positioning and views per patient encounter when patient is unable to cooperate or comply with routine positions.


• Prepares various contrast mediums for x-rays.


• Selects and operates equipment as directed. Follows prescribed techniques in administering x-rays. Adjusts equipment settings; determines proper exposure parameters, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.


• Observes patient and machine during procedure and reports unusual occurrences.


• Performs a patient assessment, as appropriate for the imaging procedure to assist Radiologist during interpretation.


• Performs imaging in the main department, off-site locations, surgery and portable work as assigned. Able to work in each environment appropriately as needed.


• Knowledge of the needs of patients according to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patient’s age. Technologist will most frequently care for adults and geriatric patients; and, on occasion, adolescents, children, infants, and neonates.


• Lifts, moves, and transports patients via wheelchair or cart. Transports patient from patient room, Surgery Center, ESD, and other patient care areas. Returns patient to room or other patient care area.


• Available for emergency cases on a rotational basis. Teaches clinical affiliate students.


• Assists with clerical and front office duties and responsibilities as needed. Clerical functions may include answering and routing phone calls, release of information, burning CD’s, and other related tasks.


• Staff assigned to specific locations may be required to perform short registrations and activate patient accounts. Additionally, staff may be required to assist with patient vitals to include blood pressure, height, weight, and temperature.


• Identifies problems and communicates appropriately to immediate supervisor, offers solutions as appropriate.

What You Will Need:

• Graduate of formal radiologic technology training program in an approved school.


• Must be American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered and licensed by the State of Ohio (ODH) as Radiographer.


• Both ARRT registry and ODH license required to be kept active.


• A new graduate of an approved radiologic technology training program and registry eligible may be hired. ARRT and ODH license required within 60 days of hire. Cannot work independently prior to ARRT and ODH requirements.


• Must be currently certified in CPR, and be recertified bi-annually.


• Ability to work in an environment that is fast-paced and requires multi-tasking.


• Uses proper body mechanics. Ability to push, pull and/or lift patient from carts, wheelchairs, or other transport devices onto imaging table/couch.

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