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Multi Modality - X Ray CT Tech - Dayton Springfield Emergency Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Fairborn, OH 45324 • Posted 17 days ago

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The CT Technologist at Bon Secours Mercy Health applies diagnostic imaging skills through the safe and effective use of CT scanning equipment, providing direct patient care in a compassionate and timely manner. This role involves producing diagnostic CT scans to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, ensuring the quality of images and patient data, and maintaining knowledge of CT IT systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assures the quality of all images and confirms that all pertinent patient/procedural data is correct.
  • Performs computed tomography procedures.
  • Performs timeout as required per policy.
  • Properly positions patients on CT scanning cradles and properly immobilizes patients with appropriate devices to obtain desired position.
  • Makes radiation exposures by energizing scanner per physician request and patient history.
  • Performs intravenous injections and demonstrates a knowledge of use and care of existing IVs, administers oral, rectal, and IV radiographic contracts agents specific to procedures.
  • Assists the radiologist with biopsies, drainage procedures, etc. utilizing sterile techniques, exhibiting safe and effective use of all contrast and radiation materials.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of all CT IT systems, including Radiant and PACS.
  • Participates in on call rotation as required.

Qualifications

Required

  • BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
  • Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
  • Advanced modality registration in CT, ARRT (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)
  • State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
  • Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred)
  • 1 year of experience as CT or Rad Tech (preferred)

Preferred

  • EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
  • Picture archiving communication system (PACS) training

About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health is a leading healthcare provider with a focus on transforming healthcare through technology, investments, and partnerships. They offer compassionate care through hospitals, physician practices, and clinical sites in the United States and Ireland, striving to enhance access, efficiency, and quality in the industry. Mercy Health is dedicated to driving innovation, advocating for service and stewardship, and serving all individuals, particularly the underserved, in line with their Catholic heritage.

Full Job Description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

**$15,000 Sign-On Bonus**

-Full Time Days / 36 hours

**Primary Function/General Purpose of Position**

The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist performs any 2 combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.

**Essential Job Functions**

+ Performs duties for any 2 imaging modalities. (ex: XR, CT, MRI) (ex: ARRT, RDMS)

+ Meets any continuing education or clinical requirements as required by regulatory standards

+ Operates equipment, accessories and is knowledgeable in workflows, procedures and processes of the 2 imaging modalities.

+ Selecting appropriate imaging/sequences with consideration given to approved protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.

+ Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Use of POC device for Lab work.

+ Applies Safety principles with a focus on the 2 imaging modalities to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient's safety, damage the equipment or affect the image quality.

+ Provides radiation protection and other protection specific to the 2 modalities for the patient and others.

+ Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order.

+ When required by either of the 2 modalities, performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.

+ When required by either of the 2 modalities, identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

+ When required by either of the 2 modalities, uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device. Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.

+ Scheduled for on-call as required

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**

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer) or CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) (required)

Required to be competent in 2 of the following and obtain certification within 12 months:

Bone Densitometry (BD)

Breast Sonography (BS)

Radiologic Technology (R)

Computed Tomography (CT)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)

Ultrasonography (S)

Nuclear Medicine (N)

Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)* grandfathered

Cardiac Interventional Radiography (CI)

Cardiac Sonographer (CS)

Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)

Mammography (M)

Vascular Sonography (VS)

Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

**Education**

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute or of an approved Nucelar Medicine Technology program or of an approved School of Ultrasound/Medical Sonography (preferred)

**Work Experience**

1 year of experience in healthcare environment (preferred)

**Training**

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Picture archiving communiation system (PACS) (preferred)

Radiology Information System (RIS) (preferred)

IV Contrast Administration (preferred)

**Language**

None

**Patient Population**

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

**Working Conditions**

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Prolonged periods of working alone

Other: May be required to work in multiple departments throughout your shift

_* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._

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 recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com