Radiologic Technologist

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Arizona is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to produce diagnostic images essential for patient care. The role requires expertise in various imaging modalities, including X-rays and MRIs, while ensuring high-quality standards and patient safety.

You will work in a supportive, community-focused environment, contributing to healthcare excellence in Gilbert.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved American College of Radiology: Radiologic Technologist Program.
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT with experience in radiology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality diagnostic images using various imaging techniques.
• Ensure good radiation safety practices for patients and staff.
• Accurately document all imaging processes and patient information.
• Assist in locating images, printing reports, and supporting physicians.

Skills

Radiation safety practices

Diagnostic imaging expertise

Patient positioning

Computer systems operation

High-quality film production

Education

Completion of approved Radiologic Technologist Program

Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

American Heart Association BLS certification

Medical Radiographer: AZ certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions. Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction. To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Utilizes good radiation safety practices for patients, self and others
• Displays competency performing procedures; follows every step for taking an x-ray (two patient identifier, gel in/gel out, etc).
• Always produces high quality films. Accurately marks radiographs with R's and L's, supine and upright (if appropriate); and assures that patient information is clearly visible
• Competent in one or more areas of Diagnostic Radiology (fluoro, portables, OR, Litho, ED/Trauma)
• Understands the interrelation and operates the various computer systems such as RCO, Radnet, PACS and other hospital systems
• Assists Imaging Support in locating films/images, loading CD's, printing reports and assisting physicians
• Accurately and thoroughly completes hospital/department forms per protocol i.e. incident reports, side/site forms, etc.
• Completes exam(s) in Radnet, enters notes or other required documentation into Radnet, DR or other computer systems

Job Requirements

• Completion of approved American College of Radiology: Radiologic Technologist Program
• Three (3) years Rad Tech experience
• Medical Radiographer: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CT CPRBLS)
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Where You'll Work

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona.