X-Ray Technician, Limited Scope GXMO - Diagnostic Imaging - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH•Youngstown, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role performs digital X-ray studies on patients per the orders placed by providers. This is a multi-skilled clinical professional who works within the scope of practice to assist in patient care under the direction of the provider. The position involves performing provider-ordered radiographic examinations for specific anatomical parts allowed by obtained licensure, conducting proper patient positioning and immobilization, and utilizing appropriate radiation protection. The technician determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors, safeguards the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment, and reports any equipment malfunctions. This role also assists in medical documentation and clinical assistant duties, participates in promoting a positive culture and teamwork, and maintains a safe and supportive environment. The technician must understand and adhere to legal responsibilities and requirements, and may be required to travel to other facilities or adjust work hours. Additionally, the role may involve cross-functional duties such as front desk tasks (registration, scheduling, answering phones) and other duties like scribing and ordering supplies.

Requirements

Limited Scope Radiology Licensure or General Machine X-Ray Operator Licensure per state requirement
High School Diploma or GED
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.
Verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Problem solving skills
Ability to work independently
Conflict resolution
Communication with customers
Evaluate employee performance and behaviors and escalate as necessary
Basic computing skills
Knowledge of billing operations including ICD-10 and CPT coding
Medical terminology
Judgment in selection of alternative courses of action
Adapts standard principles to new or changed conditions
Active listening
Human anatomy
Xray equipment
Xray procedures
Patient positioning
Patient safety
Documentation
Electronic Medical Records EMR

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to independent patient care)
Must be a student in final year or graduate in a formal radiologic technology training program
1 year of healthcare or clerical physician practice experience
EPIC Electronic Health Record

Responsibilities

Performs provider ordered radiographic examinations for specific anatomical parts allowed by obtained licensure
Conducts proper patient positioning, immobilization, utilizing appropriate radiation protection
Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment, and reports immediately any malfunction, necessary adjustments, or repairs of equipment to supervisor
Assists in medical documentation and clinical assistant duties as directed and supervised by the Provider
Participates in promotion of positive culture and teamwork and demonstrates excellence in care in all interactions, for both patients and internal teams
Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner
Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the role
Travels to other facilities if necessary or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager
Performs cross-functional duties as needed, including front desk duties such as registration, scheduling, answering phones and other duties not limited to scribing, ordering of supplies