Radiology Multi-Modality Technologist - Nights

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, operates

advanced imaging equipment, and collaborates with radiologists and healthcare

providers to obtain high-quality diagnostic images. The position also provides

clinical leadership, mentors students and team members, supports departmental

projects, and serves as a resource for patient care, safety, and imaging

excellence.

Schedule: Four, 10-hour shifts per week

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 9pm - 7am; no weekend rotation

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 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 and 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

Additional Requirements

Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions

requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers

Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

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

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to

moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of radiation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job

classification have occupational exposure.

AGE of Patients Served

Neonate (birth – 28 days)

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year – 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years – 17 years)

Adult (18 years – 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years and older)

Information Access

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

OR Partner may access patient care information, financial data, human resource

data and strategic and planning data needed to perform their job duties as

directed by the director.

Work Contact Group

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors             

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the

position with or without accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to

talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands

to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally

required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel,

crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100

pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability

to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Works independently, with limited direct supervision.

SUPERVISES                                      

None. 

Pay Range

$35.85 - $53.77

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

[https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/careers/]. 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 [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits/] 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