Radiology Technologist: Patient-Focused Diagnostic Imaging

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health – St. Anne Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist who applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging under the direction of an authorized user to deliver high-quality patient care while minimizing radiation exposure.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, positioning, handling contrast as prescribed, ensuring informed consent, and supporting fluoroscopic and radiography procedures, while maintaining safety and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an ARRT-accredited institute (preferred).
• ARRT certification in Diagnostic Radiology (required).
• State licensure (preferred, unless required by the state).
• BLS Basic Life Support (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Positions and immobilizes patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Performs radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Verifies informed consent and completes pre and post procedure documentation.
• Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. Applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.
• Performs timeout as required per policy.
• Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Skills

Patient centered care

Monitor patient conditions

Record patient histories

Interdisciplinary team

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with patients

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Education

Associates ARRT accredited institute

Tools

EPIC EHR

PACS

Job description

Mercy Health – St. Anne Hospital is seeking a Radiology Technologist who applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging under the direction of an authorized user to deliver high-quality patient care while minimizing radiation exposure.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, positioning, handling contrast as prescribed, ensuring informed consent, and supporting fluoroscopic and radiography procedures, while maintaining safety and documenting procedures.