Registered Radiology Technologist PRN

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ohio is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. The role involves direct patient care, ensuring safety, and collaborating with licensed practitioners. Candidates should have a Vocational/Technical Degree in Radiology and be ARRT Registered. Benefits include medical, dental, and educational assistance.

Benefits

medical plans

dental plans

vision plans

flexible spending

life insurance

retirement contributions

paid time off

educational assistance

Qualifications

• Preferred: 4-year/Bachelor's Degree.
• Previous 6 months as a radiologic technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures.
• Administers medications and applies principles of patient safety.
• Educates and monitors students and other healthcare providers.

Skills

C-Arm proficiency

fluoroscopic procedures

pediatrics

trauma procedures

routine radiographic examinations

documentation

patient condition response

patient and family education

critical thinking

professional communication

professionalism

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree in Radiology

4-year/Bachelor's Degree

ARRT Registered

Ohio Licensed Radiographer

BLS certification

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health

Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center

Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures that create the images needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Applies the art and skill of diagnostic radiography in direct patient care through the safe and effective use of radiography practice.

Essential Job Functions

1. Administers medications parenterally through new or existing vascular access, enterally or through other appropriate routes as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
2. Administers medications with an infusion pump or power injector as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
3. Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
4. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
5. Assists in maintaining medical records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
6. Corroborates with patient’s clinical history with procedure and ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
7. Educates and monitors students and other healthcare providers.
8. Evaluates images for proper positioning and determines if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.
9. Evaluates images for technical quality and ensuring proper identification is recorded.
10. Identifies and responds to emergency situations.
11. Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
12. Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
13. Performs venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
14. Postprocesses data.
15. Prepares patients for procedures.
16. Provides education.
17. Provides optimal patient care.
18. Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
19. Selects the appropriate protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety.
20. Starts, maintains, and/or removes intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
21. Verifies archival storage of data.
22. Verifies informed consent for applicable procedures.
23. Assists the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
24. Performs diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Other Job Functions

• Maintains confidentiality of the patient's health information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
• Assists with duplication of patient records for requesting entities.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Obtains additional patient records as needed.
• Maintains continuing education hours as required by the ARRT.
• Restocks rooms and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Takes call as required.

Skills

C-Arm proficiency, fluoroscopic procedures, pediatrics, trauma procedures, routine radiographic examinations, documentation, patient condition response, patient and family education, critical thinking, professional communication, professionalism.

Minimum Education & Requirements

• Vocational/Technical Degree in Radiology.
• Preferred: 4-year/Bachelor's Degree.
• Required: ARRT Registered, Ohio Licensed Radiographer, BLS certification.
• Experience: Previous 6 months as a radiologic technologist preferred.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, flexible spending, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Benefits vary by employment status.

Work Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: All (United States of America)

Department: Radiology - Diagnostic - St. Rita's

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or veteran status. For accommodations or inquiries, contact [e-mail].

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic healthcare system with locations in Ohio and Kentucky.