Overview
Schedule : Nights, Weekends
Shift : Friday–Sunday, 9 p‑9 a, holiday and call rotation
Location : Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside
Pay Range : $35.85–$53.77
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
- Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completing 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 anatomical 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.
- Maintains knowledge of current MRI safety practices and utilizes such as part of daily practice. Assumes responsibility for persons entering Zones I‑IV.
- Applies principles and policies of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others. Reviews patients’ clinical history ensuring that appropriate scan is ordered and labs are within range – reviewing with radiologist and/or provider as necessary.
- Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
- Reports and documents MRI safety incidents/adverse events per protocol.
- Operates MRI scanner, associated equipment, and power injector to produce cross section images of patient anatomy for diagnostic purposes.
- Documents all information pertinent to MRI procedure in electronic medical record to include medication reconciliation.
- Verifies consent/screening form for all entering Zone IV.
- Ability to perform independent high-level MRI studies such as but not limited to all cardiac studies, run offs, conditional device protocols, and MRI procedural studies.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
Quality – Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, giving attention to detail; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service – Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; follows Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; meets commitments; abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; communicates effectively to partners; thinks system‑wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering – Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day‑to‑day work; gives and welcomes feedback; generates suggestions for improving work; embraces teamwork and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost – Conserves organization resources; understands fiscal responsibility; works within approved budget; develops and implements cost‑saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education & Experience
- Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
- Two to four years of experience as a technologist; experience in a hospital environment preferred.
Certification / Licensure
- ARRT registered in Radiography and CT required.
- ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT credential required.
- Two to four years experience in CT and one year in MRI.
- Hospital experience preferred.
- 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.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Experience working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department.
- Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately.
- Experience 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.
Special Physical Demands
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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