Radiologic Technologist - St. Vincent Medical Center - PRN

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America) Minimum of 2 shifts per Month 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 supervision; competently...