Xray Technician - GXMO - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

13d

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. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Limited Scope Radiology Licensure or General Machine X-Ray Operator Licensure per state requirement (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to independent patient care)
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 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

• Must be a student in final year or graduate in a formal radiologic technology training program (preferred)
• 1 year of healthcare or clerical physician practice experience (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees