Radiology Tech - Occupational Health

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Radiology Tech - Paducah Occupational Health

The Occupational Health Radiology Technician performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures that create the images needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. This role applies the art and skill of diagnostic radiography in direct patient care through the safe and effective use of radiography practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers medications parenterally through new or existing vascular access, enterally or through other appropriate routes as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• Administers medications with an infusion pump or power injector as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• Applies principles of as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) to minimize exposure to patient, self and others.

• Assists in maintaining medical records, respecting confidentiality and established policy.

• Corroborates with patient's clinical history with procedure and ensures information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.

• Evaluates images for proper positioning and determines if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome.

• Evaluates images for technical quality and ensuring proper identification is recorded.

• Identifies and responds to emergency situations.

• Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.

• Performs venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• Postprocesses data.

• Prepares patients for procedures. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.

• Receives, relays and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.

• Selects the appropriate protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety.

• Starts, maintains and/or removes intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

• Verifies archival storage of data.

• Verifies informed consent for applicable procedures.

• Assists the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.

• Performs diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (Required)

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (equired)

Education

Associate's in radiography or radiologic technology (Required)

Bachelor's in radiography or radiologic technology (Preferred)

Work Experience

1 year experience as a Radiology Tech (Required)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email ~~~ . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ~~~