Radiology Technologist - Urgent Care - Milford

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Milford, 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 may require travel to other facilities or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs. The technician is responsible for directing and practicing sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of disease and reporting any equipment malfunctions to their supervisor. Other duties may include ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposing of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out, and performing scribing duties as needed.

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)
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)
Medical Terminology and the ability to use standard office equipment, 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.
Patient centered care
Monitor patient conditions during examination
Record patient medical histories
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with patients
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building

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)
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
Working within an interdisciplinary team
Building rapport with patients

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.
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.