Radiology Technologist (X-Ray) — Occupational Health — Citran

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Fairborn, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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. This role involves performing provider-ordered radiographic examinations, including proper patient positioning, immobilization, and radiation protection. It also includes documenting patient encounters in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), collecting patient specimens, running point-of-care lab tests, and potentially traveling to other facilities. The technician must maintain sterile technique, report equipment malfunctions, and may assist with ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out, and scribing duties.

Requirements

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)
If the job is performed in Virginia, State Licensure is required.
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)
Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

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.
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.