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Mercy Health · 2 months ago

Rad Tech (RT) - Urgent Care Bridgewater

Hamilton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Mercy Health is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to communities. The X-Ray Technician performs digital X-ray studies, assists in patient care, and ensures safety and professionalism in all procedures.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Safely performs provider ordered radiographic examinations, including but not limited to proper patient positioning, immobilization, and utilizing appropriate radiation protection

Sets up and adjusts supportive and immobilization equipment and devices as required by individual cases. Positions and handles patients with a high degree of safety and professionalism

Accurately documents patient encounters within Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Determines and selects proper electronic and technical factors which safeguard the patient, x-ray tube, and equipment

Maintains clinical and administrative skills to meet patient care and daily operational needs. Collect patient specimens and runs point of care lab tests. Travel to other facilities for BSMH providers or adjusting work hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager may also be required

Directs and practices sterile technique to prevent cross-contamination of disease

Reports immediately any malfunction, necessary adjustments or repairs of equipment to supervisor

Other duties include but not limited to ordering supplies, lab and diagnostic tests, disposes of contaminated supplies, patient registration, scheduling, phone triage, cash handling, check-in/check-out and performing scribing duties as needed basis

Qualification

ARRT CertificationBLS CertificationRadiation SafetyRadiology Information SystemEPIC EHRPACSMedical TerminologyAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

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

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Medical Terminology and the ability to use standard office equipment

Preferred

State Licensure (unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute

1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care

Experience With Radiology Information System

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Picture archiving communication system (PACS)

One Year Of Medical Assisting Experience

Strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to collaboratively work with patients, families and teams within a high-volume environment

Strong attention to details and an ability to multitask without prior instruction or direction