Radiology Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Lorain, OH

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist is a certified health professional who, under the direction of an authorized user, applies the skills of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation. The role performs diagnostic radiology procedures and supports patients across all age groups, from neonates through geriatrics. The technologist gathers clinical history and relevant lab information, positions and immobilizes patients, applies radiation-protection principles, operates imaging equipment, and evaluates images for technical quality. The role also supports fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures, completes required documentation and timeouts, handles prescribed medications or contrast, records patient dose exposures, and communicates professionally with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff. The position requires ARRT certification and registration in Diagnostic Radiology. An associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute, state licensure, BLS certification, and experience with relevant systems are listed as preferred or required under the conditions specified in the posting.

Requirements

Certification and registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology are required.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH.
Patient-centered care, monitoring patient conditions during examinations, and recording patient medical histories.
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
Attention to detail and critical-thinking skills.
Communication with patients, conflict resolution, and active listening.
Relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
EPIC electronic health record (EHR) experience or training.
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) experience or training.
One year of experience in radiation safety and patient care.
Experience with a Radiology Information System.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ clinical histories and appropriate lab work, ensuring the information is documented and available to a licensed practitioner.
Position and immobilize patients to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting their ability and comfort.
Apply radiation-protection principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
Select and operate imaging equipment and associated accessories to perform radiographic procedures.
Verify informed consent and complete pre- and post-procedure documentation.
Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures, using appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.
Perform timeouts as required by policy.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications or contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
Evaluate images for technical quality.
Document patient dose exposures.
Interact professionally with physicians, technologists, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members, and patients.
Operate radiographic equipment and accessories according to ALARA principles.