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Radiologic Student Technologist - Radiology - Fairfield Hospital - PRN

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Work Shift

  • Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
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Intro Paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Radiology Student Technologist - Fairfield Hospital

Job Summary

The Radiology Student Tech must work under the direction of the Registered Radiologic Technologist. Committed to applying the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation, in the area of diagnostic radiology.

Essential Functions

  • Assists with the review of patient information as it relates to radiographic exams.
  • Provides lifting assistance and escorts patients to and from Radiology.

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.

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited radiology program and has successfully completed one year of school with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications

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

GXMO (General X-Ray Machine Operator) state limited license (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

Working Conditions

  • Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
  • May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
  • May be required to use physical restraints
  • May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
  • May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
  • May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
  • May have periods of constant interruptions
  • General office environment
  • Required to car travel to off-site locations,
  • Prolonged periods of working alone

Skills & Abilities

Monitor Patient Conditions

  • Inform medical professionals of patient conditions and care attention to detail acceptance of authority
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Relationship building

Training

  • EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
  • Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
  • Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Radiology - Diagnostic - Fairfield

It 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, all 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. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiology Student Technologist assists with patient information review and provides lifting and escort assistance for patients within the radiology department. They work under the direction of a Registered Radiologic Technologist to apply diagnostic imaging skills safely.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited radiology program with at least one year completed and a GPA of 2.5 or higher. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required prior to direct patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient monitoringEPIC EHR

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in radiologic technology (imaging tech)ranked against 1,136 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $135k (middle half $122k–$135k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Ohio72 active1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio healthcare professional listings: 44% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · <1% offer loan repayment102 active listings, Oct 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+5.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,136 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,136 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) with employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance
Mental health resources
Paid time off
Parental and FMLA leave
Short- and long-term disability

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.