Radiology Technologist - Youngstown

Company: mercyhealth
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

b'Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health/n$3000.00 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE/nJOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!/n/xe2/x80/xa2/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0 /xc2/xa0HIGHER PAY SCALES AND SIGN-ON INCENTIVES/n/xe2/x80/xa2/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0 /xc2/xa0FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE TO LIVE THE LIFE YOU DESERVE/n/xe2/x80/xa2/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0 /xc2/xa0REWARDING HIGHER DIFFERENTIALS WITH WORKING ON THE WEEKEND/nJOB SUMMARY (2-4 sentences)/nUnder the direction and supervision of a radiologist/physician, performs all general radiographic examinations as required.Observes all radiation safety guidelines and performs any other duties which assist in the provision of quality patient care according to the mission and values of the health center./nMission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry/xe2/x80/x99s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable;Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan./nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (7-10 statements)/n% Time/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0/n20%Performs all radiologic examinations per established protocols.Prepares equipment and imaging area for patient procedures.May transport or escort patients to and from Radiology area.Performs clerical and technical related duties as it pertains to retrieving previous exams. Performs all clerical duties needed to assist in the patient care process and reviews all exams for quality and completeness./n20%Ensures radiation safety to the patient, public, and self also in conjunction with ODH and JC requirements. Educates patients and/or family member to procedure and any other educational requirements./n20%Operates and maintains equipment used and records all maintenance in log books, performs quality control testing as required by department quality assurance plan/coordinator/n10%Adheres to work schedule, and schedules PTO time off in accordance to departmental policy. Attends departmental staff meetings and in-services as required. Adheres to all - established CareTIME / HR policies./n10%Maintains competencies of a Radiologic Technologist as required by department, state and federal guidelines./n10%Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department. Maintains ethical relationships. Assist others in the department, requests assistance when necessary and demonstrates a team approach to patient care. Assist in developing the skills of students, trainees, or residents./n10%Delivers on our Promise by always demonstrating excellent patient experience behaviors.Always conveys compassion and respect for the patient/customer and co-worker.Consistently delivers the best service experience utilizing the 5 Foot/10 Foot rule, Messages of Caring Out Loud, AIDET, I- care, and other Mercy Health customer experience tools and behaviors.(Note:Failure to perform satisfactorily in this essential function will block incumbent from a satisfactory performance evaluation rating.)/n100%Must Equal 100%./nThe above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job.It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality./nMINIMUM EDUCATION/nRequired Minimum Education:/n/xc2/xa0/xc2/xa0Specialty/Major:Radiologic Sciences/Radiology/nPreferred Education:/nSpecialty/Major:/nLICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):/nRequired:ARRT(R) Registered, current BLS Certification, Ohio Department of Health License for Radiologic Technologist/nPreferred:ACLS preferred, previous experience preferred/nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/nMinimum Years and Type of Experience:2 years of general radiography preferred/nOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Broad Range of Technical Skills. Has fairly detailed level of knowledge of a Radiology modality/nOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:Gathers, organizes, verifies, and analyzes data in the completion of multi-step procedures. Produces final output within established standards/nOperates complicated equipment/nThis position requires the incumbent to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in the following age categories (check all that differ from main job descript/nPerforms direct patient care/xc2/xa0 in a compassionate and timely manner and applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of radiologic technology./n * Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed; explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable); ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services./n * Properly positions patient to perform routine diagnostic radiographs; calculates and selects proper technical factors based on information such as age, medical history and suspected pathology; assesses quality of radiographs with minimal supervision; competently performs in assigned areas that encompass specialty procedures e.g.: surgery, C-arm, tomograms, venograms, arthrograms, myelograms, ERCP, sialograms, video speech evaluation, hysterosalpingogram and other specialty procedures as well as GI and GU procedures; maintains acceptable exam repeat rate; assists physicians in performance of fluoroscopic and minor specialty exams by providing and administrating proper contrast media, positioning patient and operating fluoroscopic equipment; performs IV injections and has knowledge of use and care of existing IV/xe2/x80/x99s; identifies all images with appropriate lead markers and patient name; provides proper radiation protection for patients, self and others (uses lead aprons, lead gloves, and gonadal shielding when appropriate)./n * Participates in performance improvement projects and performs quality control testing as required by department; assists department in achieving successful results in all federal, state, and local agency audits./n * Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff./nMercy/xc2/xa0Health is an equal opportunity employer./nMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:/n * Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans/n * Prescription drug coverage/n * Flexible spending accounts/n * Life insurance w/AD&D/n * Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible/n * Paid time off/n * Educational Assistance/n * And much more/n*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status/nScheduled Weekly Hours:/n16/nWork Shift:/nAll/nDepartment:/nRadiology - Diagnostic - St. Elizabeth Boardman/nAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you/xe2/x80/x99d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for /xc2/xa0Mercy Health /xe2/x80/x93 Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours /xe2/x80/x93 Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at []'

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