Radiologic Technologist, Clinic

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 35,266 - 52,899; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Radiologic Technologist for its facility in Loves Park, Illinois. This role involves performing diagnostic radiographic procedures and providing patient care. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology and hold ARRT registration. The position offers a pay range of $25.60 to $38.40 per hour, depending on experience, with responsibilities including patient reception, specimen collection, and imaging responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Radiography registration required.
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment and devices.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Initiates basic life support when necessary.
• Corroborates patients' clinical history with procedures.

Skills

Patient positioning

Diagnostic procedures

Radiation protection

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Basic life support

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

Radiology information systems

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• Depending on clinic assignment, may also perform patient reception, phlebotomy/specimen collection duties, rooming patients, and taking vital signs.
• Corroborates patients clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available to the radiologist and provider.
• Prepares and positions patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patient as required for examination.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures.
• Initiates basic life support when necessary.
• Determines radiographic technique and exposure factors.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, submits images and data for physician review and interpretation.
• Provides practical instruction for radiography students and other partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

ARRT Radiography registration required.

• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois.
• WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skill

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software, order processing system, and word processing.

Other

Takes call as needed.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must frequently lift and/or move patients using appropriate patient transfer equipment; gait belts, Hoyer lift, hovermat, slider boards, etc. Moving (pushing, pulling) patients in wheelchairs and patient carts. Equipment‑moving (pushing and pulling) portable imaging equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required.

SUPERVISES

Provides clinical supervision of radiography students.

PAY RANGE

$25.60 - $38.40

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.