Radiology Technologit (RT) - Occupational Health - Youngstown

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We are seeking highly motivated and skilled professionals who share a passion for excellence in care delivery, along with a desire to join a growing service line.

Apply today to learn more about joining a team that is supporting. the businesses and industries in our communities! Be part of our growing organization that will deliver health and wellness to the infrastructure of Hampton Roads, VA.

WHY you should join our Team:

Easy: Mercy Health makes it easy for you to work in a setting where you can practice at the top of your license/skill level, while our clinics with no holidays and no weekends offer you a good work-life balance.

Welcoming: Each center offers you an opportunity to work closely with a team of associates dedicated to each other and to providing exceptional clinical care and patient experiences.

Connected: We are part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, where you will experience the support of a reputable system and the resources and benefits that will keep you connected – to a community of providers and to specialists and services when patients need more advanced care.

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Our Per Diem "As needed" X-Ray Technician performs digital X-ray studies on patients per the orders placed by providers. The X-Ray Technician is a multi-skilled clinical professional who works within the scope of practice to assist in patient care under the direction of the provider.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely performs provider ordered radiographic examinations, including but not limited to proper patient positioning, immobilization, and utilizing appropriate radiation protection.

• Sets up and adjusts supportive and immobilization equipment and devices as required by individual cases. Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism

• Accurately documents patient encounters within Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment

• Maintains clinical and administrative skills to meet patient care and daily operational needs. Collect patient specimens and runs point of care lab tests. Travel to other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager may also be required.

• Directs and practices sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of disease

• Reports immediately any malfunction, necessary adjustments or repairs of equipment to supervisor

• Other duties include but not limited to ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposes of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out and performing scribing duties as needed basis.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/ Certification

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)

• State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Education

• Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Experience

• 1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)

• Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Medical Terminology and the ability to use standard office equipment, required

• One year of Medical Assisting experience, preferred

• Strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to collaboratively work with patients, families and teams within a high-volume environment, preferred

• Strong attention to details and an ability to multitask without prior instruction or direction, preferred

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.