Xray Tech -Radiology Dept.- St Elizabeth Boardman- Part-Time

pbThank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!/b/pp/pp/pp style="text-align:left"bS/bbcheduled Weekly Hours:/b/p16p/pp/pp style="text-align:left"bWork Shift: /b/pAll Work Shifts (United States of America)p/pp/pdivJob Description/divdivh2Mercy Health Boardman/h2p/ph2bbSign On Bonus $7,500/b/b/h2h2bbJoin our team today!br /•    Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentivesbr /•    Flexible Schedule to live the life you deservebr /•    Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend/b/b/h2/divpbSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:  /bbr /The Radiological Technologist is a certified health professional who, under the direction of an authorized user, is committed to applying the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation, in diagnostic radiology.                                                                                           br /bEssential Job Functions:/bbr /•    Obtains patient#39;s clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.br /•    Positions and immobilizes patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.br /•    Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.br /•    Performs radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.br /•    Verifies informed consent and completes pre and post procedure documentation.br /•    Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. Applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.br /•    Performs timeout as required per policy.br /•    Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.br /•    Receives relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient#39;s medical record.br /•    Evaluates images for technical quality.br /•    Documents patient dose exposures.br /•    Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and patients.br /•    Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable)./ppbr /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.            /pp/ppbEducation/b/ppAssociate#39;s from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferrred)span   /span/pp/ppbCertifications/b/ppCertification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)span  /span(required)span   /spanbr /State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)/pp/ppBLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)/pp/ppbspanTraining/span/b/ppEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)br /Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)/pp/ppbExperience/bspanb    /b      /span/pp1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)br /Experience with Radiology Information System (preferred)span /span/ppspan                                              /span/ppbWorking Conditions/b/ppPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurbr /May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abusebr /May be required to use physical restraintsbr /May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsbr /May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluidsbr /May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materialsbr /May have periods of constant interruptionsbr /General office environmentbr /Required to car travel to off-site locations,br /Prolonged periods of working alone/ppbPatient Population/b/ppNeonates (0-4 weeks)br /Infant (1-12 months)br /Pediatrics (1-12 years)br /Adolescents (13-17 years)br /Adults (18-64 years)br /Geriatrics (65 years and older)/pp/ppbAdditional Requiements/b/ppManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)br /Perform shift workbr /Maneuver weight of patientsbr /Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorderbr /Reach above shoulderbr /Repetitive arm/hand movementsbr /Finger Dexteritybr /Acuity - farbr /Acuity - nearbr /Depth perceptionbr /Use of latex productsbr /Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsbr /Exposure to moving mechanical partsbr /Exposure to dust/fumesbr /Exposure to potential electrical shockbr /Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energybr /Exposure to high pitched noisesbr /Gaseous risk exposure/pp/ppbSkills/b/ppPatient centered carebr /Monitor patient conditions during examinationbr /Record patient medical historiesspan                                                                           /spanbr /Working within an interdisciplinary teambr /Attention to detailbr /Critical thinkingbr /Communication with patientsbr /Conflict resolutionbr /Active listeningbr /Relationship building/pp/pp/pp style="text-align:left"Mspanercynbsp;Health is an equal opportunity employer./span/pp/pp/ppspanMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:/span/pullispanComprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans/span/lilispanPrescription drug coverage/span/lilispanFlexible spending accounts/span/lilispanLife insurance w/ADamp;D/span/lilispanEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible/span/lilispanPaid time off/span/lilispanEducational Assistance/span/lilispanAnd much more /span/li/ulp/pp*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status./pp/pp/pp style="text-align:left"bDepartment: /b/pRadiology - Diagnostic - St. Elizabeth Boardmanp/pp/ppispanIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a/span/iill 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. 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