Radiology Technologist - Main Diagnostic Radiology - Full Time - Rotating

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The role requires ARRT certification and a valid Ohio license, while offering competitive pay and a potential hiring bonus. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to quality, safety, and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Technologists must have a valid Ohio license as a Radiographer within 4 weeks.
• Knowledge of x-ray machines and printers is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate versatility in various diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations.
• Accurately take radiographs as per physician orders.
• Protect patients from unnecessary radiation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Isolation techniques

Sterile procedures

Patient positioning

Equipment operation

Education

Graduation from ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technology school

ARRT certification in Radiology

Job description

Job Description

Eligible candidates may qualify for a hiring bonus.

Performs routine radiographic, fluoroscopic, and portable examinations in the diagnostic department of Radiology, on nursing units, outpatient areas, and the surgery department.

Responsibilities

1. Takes radiographs per physician orders.
   • 95% of films are satisfactory as measured by repeat rate.
   • Exams are to be completed following the procedure outlined in the routine book, including signing out requests with correct information.
   • All requests must contain history pertinent to the ordered exam.
2. Must be versatile within the diagnostic department of Radiology.
   • Possesses ability to work in the following areas without assistance: Routine room, IVP, fluoroscopy, portable (c-arm and routine radiograph), and GU.
   • Must be able to perform all exams listed in the routine book.
3. Protects all patients and employees from unnecessary radiation.
   • Technical factors used are to be diagnostic while not subjecting anyone to unnecessary radiation. Shielding is to be used on patients when doing so would not compromise the purpose of the exam.
   • Evidence of coning and use of lead orientation markers is to be present on all films.
4. Has knowledge of the front desk operations as well as the computer systems and reports all equipment problems to manager and Clinical Engineers.
   • Can schedule all exams done through the whole department, alerting a supervisor when necessary.
   • Can use the centralized transport program for patient transportation.
   • Can look up pertinent information in the computer systems concerning patient exams, ordering, reprinting, or canceling when necessary.
   • Able to interact professionally with other departments.
   • Can effectively call in needed on-call imaging associates as required.
   • All equipment problems are called to the clinical engineering 24-hour phone number. Messages are communicated to co-workers, written or verbal.
   • Managers are alerted to all equipment problems (paging during periods of on-call) if necessary.
5. Other duties as directed.
   • Remains available for assignment as needed.
   • Assisting the Radiologic Technologist Students.
   • Performs operationally required duties associated with equipment quality assurance, regulatory compliance (ODH, Joint Commission), ordering of supplies, scheduling of staff, and hospital and departmental audits.
6. Additional task/responsibility:
   • Access to patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel. Access is limited only to records pertinent to the patient's care or regulatory requirements and only when necessary to carry out duties as part of the imaging team.
   • Confidentiality and protection of all records is the responsibility of each individual.
   • This access may occur for reasons such as pre-procedure preparation, during patient care, post-procedure follow-up, quality assurance, retrospective reviews for education, research, or regulatory compliance, and responding to inquiries from patients, departments, or physicians.
   • Documentation of access must occur where appropriate and feasible in log form, comments in EPIC, HIM, or McKesson, or other media/format.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

Education: Graduation from ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technology school.

Years of Experience: Not specified.

Required Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures, patient positioning, and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

Licenses & Certifications:

Technologists must have graduated from a program accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), be eligible for ARRT certification in Radiology, obtain their ARRT(R) certification, and acquire a valid Ohio license as a Radiographer within 4 weeks of start date to operate RGE.

About Us

For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has been a beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We are industry pioneers, always pushing boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.

Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity, and innovation. Together, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility, and safety.