Overview
- PRN / Pool / As need basis
- Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
- Located in Janesville, WI
Performs computed tomography procedures and related techniques. Administers x-radiation to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call. May be asked to flex hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned site(s). Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, serving on committees and participating in projects as requested. Depending on site assigned, may also be required to perform radiographer job duties.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic CT procedures.
- If assigned radiographer job duties, also performs radiographic, fluoroscopic, surgical and portable radiographic exams.
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
- Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
- Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
- Practices aseptic technique as necessary.
- Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
- Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
- Provides patient education.
- Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
- Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
- Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
- Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
- Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
- Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; meets commitments; abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; effectively communicates information to partners; thinks system-wide regarding processes and functions.
- Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; gives and welcomes feedback; generates suggestions for improving work; embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
- Cost - Conserves organizational resources; understands fiscal responsibility; works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
Radiographer experience preferred.
CT experience preferred.
Certification and Licensure
ARRT Radiography registration required.
ARRT Computed Tomography registration required (or must be obtained within two years of hire).
IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois.
WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
- Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
- Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.
Skills and Abilities
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of inventory software; manufacturing software and order processing systems.
Other Qualifications
Must be able to take call as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of radiation.
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
- Neonate (birth - 28 days)
- Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
- Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)
- Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)
- Adult (18 years - 64 years)
- Geriatric (65 years and older)
INFORMATION ACCESS
Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
Physicians, patients/families, vendors, public, regulatory and government agencies, other hospital and clinic personnel.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Level of Supervision
N/A
Supervises
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
