What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Mercy Health?
Job Description
Mercy Health is united under a shared purpose: to help our patients achieve well-being in body, mind, and spirit.
The Radiological Technologist applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation in diagnostic radiology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Obtain patient's clinical history and lab work, documenting information for licensed practitioners.
- Position and immobilize patients for optimal anatomical area demonstration, respecting patient comfort and ability.
- Apply radiation protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
- Perform radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment and accessories.
- Verify informed consent and complete pre- and post-procedure documentation.
- Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures.
- Complete timeout as required per policy.
- Identify, prepare, and administer medications/contrast as prescribed by licensed practitioners.
- Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in patient medical records.
- Evaluate images for technical quality.
- Document patient dose exposures.
- Interact professionally with physicians, technologists, hospital staff, patient family members, and patients.
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an ARRT-accredited institute (preferred).
- Certification and registration with ARRT (required).
- State licensure (preferred, unless required by state where job is performed).
- BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH).
Working Conditions
- High stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- Exposure to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
- May be required to use physical restraints.
- Exposure to high noise levels and bright lights.
- Exposure to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
- Exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
- Prolonged periods of working alone.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible, paid time off, educational assistance, and more.*
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
