Radiology Technologist Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging – St. Vincent Medical Center – PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist Assistant supports the needs of the Radiology team with the use of the Radiology Information System, basic computer skills, and excellent communication skills. This role involves organizing rooms, stocking supplies, transporting patients, maintaining office and medical supplies, and responding to patients and visitors. The assistant will also operate radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support (required)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 1 clinical semester completed in an imaging program, currently enrolled (required)
• 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.
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near
• Depth perception
• Monitor Patient Conditions
• Inform medical professionals of patient conditions and care
• attention to detail
• acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of patient care experience
• Experience with Radiology Information System
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Responsibilities

• Organizes rooms, stocks linen, changes and properly removes linen.
• Uses two patient identifiers prior to transporting patients to and from Radiology that are not requiring patient monitor or highflow oxygen.
• Properly operates stretchers, patient beds, and wheelchairs.
• Reviews daily department schedules in order to work efficiently with the Radiologic team members.
• Maintains office and medical supplies in all Imaging areas and informs team leader when supplies need to be ordered.
• Responds to patients and visitors promptly and politely.
• Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED