ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
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Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
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Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.
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Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
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Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
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Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
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Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
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Practices aseptic technique as necessary,
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Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
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Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
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Provides patient education.
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Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
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Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
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Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
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Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
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Other duties, tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited radiography program
Two to four years of experience in Radiography and one year experience in CT required
CT experience in a hospital environment preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
ARRT registered in Radiography and CT.
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
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Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately
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Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation
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Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner
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Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department
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Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently
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Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions
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Basic PC skills
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Manage stress appropriately
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Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities
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Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Works independently, with limited direct supervision.
PAY RANGE:
$38.80 - $58.20
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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.
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.
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#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
