X-Ray Technologist, Per Diem - Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SCA Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health's Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Cincinnati is seeking an X-Ray Technologist to support radiology services across our network.

You will prepare patients, position them for procedures, operate x-ray equipment, apply radiation protection, and enter results into the EHR. ARRT certification and Indiana state license required.

Competitive hourly pay and benefits with professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of Radiologic Technology program approved by ARRT (ARRT).
• Active Indiana State radiologic license required.
• Must maintain ARRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiological procedures, communicate the process and take x-rays following safety procedures.
• Use and maintain radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Evaluate equipment; report malfunctions or concerns to supervisor.
• Process and enter radiological procedure information into the EHR; provide additional reports as needed.
• Maintain examination rooms: cleanliness, stocked supplies, sterilization.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in all situations.
• Participate in professional development and maintain required affiliations/certifications.
• Attend required organizational meetings and committees; perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiology procedures

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Education

Radiologic Technology certification (ARRT approved)

Indiana State radiologic license

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Overview

Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is a nationally known and respected leader in providing sports medicine and orthopedic care for over twenty five years with 20+ locations in Southwest Ohio (Cincinnati and Dayton), Northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana. At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people—the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

The X-Ray Technologist prepares patients for x-ray, including positioning the patient correctly, operate x-ray equipment. Individuals in this role are responsible for making patients feel comfortable during the procedure and protecting staff and patient from radiation exposure.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for radiological procedures, communicate the process to the patient and take x-rays following established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Use and maintain a variety of radiation protection and shielding materials.
• Evaluate and ensure equipment is in working order, reporting all malfunctions or concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Process and enter radiological procedure information into electronic health record as soon as completed and provide additional reports and information as needed.
• Evaluate and maintain examination rooms to ensure rooms are clean and stocked, including ensuring necessary medical and radiological supplies are filled; sterilize and clean room and equipment as required by standard procedures.
• Places a high priority on and maintains strict confidentiality in all situations.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains applicable professional affiliations and certifications as required.
• Attends and participates in required organizational meetings and committees as requested.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Certification/License Requirements

Completion of course in Radiological Technology approved by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists. Must maintain certification with the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART) and an active Indiana State license.

USD $27.00/Hr. USD $40.50/Hr.