Mercy Health-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Defiance, OH

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Hiring all imaging professionals for all locations in the Toledo Market! Come Join Our Team! Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Performs direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner and applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of radiologic technology.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed.
  • Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable).
  • Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services.
  • Properly positions patient to perform routine diagnostic radiographs; calculates and selects proper technical factors based on information such as age, medical history and suspected pathology.
  • Assesses quality of radiographs with minimal supervision; competently performs in assigned areas that encompass specialty procedures e.g.: surgery, C-arm, tomograms, venograms, arthrograms, myelograms, ERCP, sialograms, video speech evaluation, hysterosalpingogram and other specialty procedures as well as GI and GU procedures.
  • Maintains acceptable exam repeat rate; assists physicians in performance of fluoroscopic and minor specialty exams by providing and administrating proper contrast media, positioning patient and operating fluoroscopic equipment.
  • Performs IV injections and has knowledge of use and care of existing IV’s; identifies all images with appropriate lead markers and patient name.
  • Provides proper radiation protection for patients, self and others (uses lead aprons, lead gloves, and gonadal shielding when appropriate).
  • Participates in performance improvement projects and performs quality control testing as required by department; assists department in achieving successful results in all federal, state, and local agency audits.
  • Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff.
  • Vocational/ Technical Degree in Radiology Technology or Advanced Imaging.
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
  • Current license in the state of Ohio.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Advanced Registry in Quality Management by the ARRT.
  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.
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