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Mercy Health · 4 months ago

Radiology Technologist | Mercy Health - Urgent Care

Lima, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Mercy Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality care, and they are seeking a Radiology Technologist. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver effective patient care.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner

Positions and immobilizes patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort

Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others

Performs radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures

Verifies informed consent and completes pre and post procedure documentation

Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. Applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed

Performs timeout as required per policy

Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Receives relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record

Evaluates images for technical quality

Documents patient dose exposures

Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and patients

Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)

Qualification

ARRT CertificationRadiation SafetyPatient CareEPIC EHRPACSCommunicationCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailConflict ResolutionRelationship Building

Required

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)

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