At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.nnNew hires eligible for $3,000 sign-on bonus!nnSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:nnThe 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.nnEssential Job Functions:nn• Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.nn• Positions and immobilizes patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.nn• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.nn• Performs radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.nn• Verifies informed consent and completes pre and post procedure documentation.nn• Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures. Applies appropriate aseptic surgical technique as needed.nn• Performs timeout as required per policy.nn• Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.nn• Receives relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.nn• Evaluates images for technical quality.nn• Documents patient dose exposures.nn• Professionally interacts with physicians, technologist, physician offices, hospital staff, patient family members and patients.nn• Operates radiographic equipment and accessories in accordance with the principles of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable).nnThis 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.nnEducationnnAssociate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferrred)nnCertificationsnnCertification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (required)nnState Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)nnBLS 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)nnTrainingnnEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)nnPicture archiving communiation system (PACS) (preferred)nnExperiencenn1 year experience in radiation safety and patient care (preferred)nnExperience with Radiology Information System (preferred)nnWorking ConditionsnnPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurnnMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abusennMay be required to use physical restraintsnnMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsnnMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluidsnnMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materialsnnMay have periods of constant interruptionsnnGeneral office environmentnnRequired to car travel to off-site locations,nnProlonged periods of working alonennPatient PopulationnnNeonates (0-4 weeks)nnInfant (1-12 months)nnPediatrics (1-12 years)nnAdolescents (13-17 years)nnAdults (18-64 years)nnGeriatrics (65 years and older)nnAdditional RequiementsnnManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)nnPerform shift worknnManeuver weight of patientsnnHear alarms/telephone/audio recordernnReach above shouldernnRepetitive arm/hand movementsnnFinger DexteritynnAcuity - farnnAcuity - nearnnDepth perceptionnnUse of latex productsnnExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsnnExposure to moving mechanical partsnnExposure to dust/fumesnnExposure to potential electrical shocknnExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energynnExposure to high pitched noisesnnGaseous risk exposurennSkillsnnPatient centered carennMonitor patient conditions during examinationnnRecord patient medical historiesnnWorking within an interdisciplinary teamnnAttention to detailnnCritical thinkingnnCommunication with patientsnnConflict resolutionnnActive listeningnnRelationship buildingnnMany of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:nnComprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansnnPrescription drug coveragennFlexible spending accountsnnLife insurance w/AD&DnnEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblennPaid time offnnEducational AssistancennAnd much morenn*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusnnAll 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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