Radiology Technologist

Ohio State University Physicians; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Physicians is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to provide high-quality imaging for a variety of modalities at our outpatient facilities. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and patient comfort while adhering to state and national imaging guidelines.

Candidates should hold an ARRT(R) certification and a current Radiography license (ODH), maintain QA/QC data, and participate in ongoing competency training.

Qualifications

• Current ARRT (R) certification required.
• Current Radiography license (ODH) required.
• Maintains registry/licensing; strong safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality radiographic imaging exams using assigned modalities.
• Performs Imaging Time Out to verify patient, exam, protocol and laterality.
• Selects imaging parameters per patient, operates equipment safely per guidelines.
• Uses ALARA dose techniques with DR/fluoroscopy to ensure high quality images.
• Provides general patient care and responds to emergencies as needed.
• Documents and records in EMR/PACS, maintains patient confidentiality.

Education

ARRT (R) certification

Radiography license (ODH)

Job description

Overview

Looking to join a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?

Who we are

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

Our culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

Our benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality radiographic imaging exams utilizing imaging skills for modalities as assigned.
• Performs Imaging Time Out to ensure correct patient, exam, protocol and laterality are performed.
• Selects proper imaging parameters on individual patient basis, safely operates equipment in accordance with imaging guidelines by the state and national organizations.
• Utilizes ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) dose techniques with Digital Radiography and fluoroscopy equipment to produce high quality radiographic/fluoroscopic images.
• Provides general care to patients so that basic medical & comfort needs are satisfied; reacts in emergencies to initiate immediate & appropriate treatment.
• Properly assesses and screens patients for appropriate clinical information and appropriateness for exam indication; provides information to patient/family regarding imaging procedures.
• Completes necessary documentation & record keeping in EMR and PACs, on images, consultation/screening forms, maintaining patient confidentiality, and performs other clerical functions as assigned.
• Maintains current QA/QC data for assigned equipment and/or protocols within the environment
• Reports equipment problems to management
• Maintains a safe and neat working environment. Ensures continual survey readiness in preparation for survey visits from accrediting or regulatory agencies.
• Participates in departmental meetings and in services and required educational opportunities.
• Completes annual and other mandatory competencies by either computer or hands on learning by required deadline.
• Maintains all necessary certifications, trainings and licensure consistent with federal, state, organizational and other regulatory organization rules and guidelines
• Maintains inventory of supplies and stocks areas with appropriate supplies.
• May perform other departmental functions within the scope of practice, as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements: Current Radiography license, ARRT (R) required. Current Radiography ODH license required.

Maintains registry & licensing status; meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. Ability to prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols. Demonstrative effectiveness in conveying information both in writing and verbally. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

Preferences: Previous radiographer experience is preferred.

Pay Range

USD $26.77 - USD $40.15 /Hr.