Radiologic Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging – St. Vincent Medical Center

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION: Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Performs direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner and applies the art and skill of diagnostic imaging through the safe and effective use of radiologic technology. Essential Job Functions: - Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed; explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable); ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services. - Properly positions patient to perform routine diagnostic radiographs; calculates and selects proper technical factors based on information such as age, medical history and suspected pathology; assesses quality of radiographs with minimal super...