Radiology Multi-Modality Technician, Nights
Job description
OVERVIEW
Provide advanced diagnostic imaging services while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and high-quality care throughout the imaging process. This role performs specialized imaging procedures, administers contrast media, collaborates with radiologists and healthcare providers, provides clinical leadership and education, and serves as a resource for students and team members while maintaining excellence in patient care, imaging quality, and departmental operations.
Schedule : Three, 12-hour shifts Shift : Nights This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice. Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested. Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities. Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
Practices aseptic technique as necessary, Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Provides patient education. Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
Provides practical instruction for students and partners. Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients. Other duties, tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION
AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited radiography program Two to four years of experience as a technologist as a Radiographer is required. Experience in a hospital environment preferred CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE ARRT registered in Radiography required; the CT credential is required within two years of hire IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions Basic PC skills Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately PAY RANGE: $35.
85 - $53.77 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
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