Perform diagnostic x-ray and CT procedures while ensuring patient safety and high image quality. Communicate clinically relevant information to patients and co-workers and supervise radiology students.
External Applicants are eligible for an up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!
External applicants are eligible for a relocation bonus of up to $5,000 if residing 75 miles or more from Mercy Medical Center.
The position also has no call with rotating holidays!
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing computed tomography procedures, including CT procedures of an invasive nature.
Job Duties
Ensures that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
Performs diagnostic x-ray and CT exams according to established protocol and with the least amount of radiation needed to obtain a quality image.
Explains and prepares the patient for all CT exams.
Demonstrates a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Laborworkx and other computer software as assigned.
Identifies each patient correctly verifying the exam to be performed.
Reviews each patient's medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam.
Reviews diagnostic x-ray and CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality and repeats images of poor quality.
Establishes intravenous access, using sterile technique, to inject contrast media.
Supports the School of Radiology educational process.
Supervises students as outlined in the Student Supervision policy.
Trains radiography students and new employees while providing quality patient care.
Adheres to the Iowa Department of Public Health Radiation Safety Regulations as it applies to worker and patient safety in the CT department.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
Performs diagnostic x-ray (fixed and portable) and CT exams according to established protocol.
Explains and prepares the patient for all CT and x-ray exams.
Reviews diagnostic x-ray (fixed and portable) and CT images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality. Will repeat images of poor quality.
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Requires ARRT or CT certification, an Iowa State Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography, and BLS certification. One year of CT experience is preferred.
