Radiographer - OR

This position is Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with flexibility to accommodate surgery schedules. It will primarily cover Hiawatha ASC OR Radiology and Hiawatha Diagnostic X-Ray.

This position is eligible for an up to $15,000 sign on bonus!!

This position is also eligible for a relocation bonus of up to $5,000 if residing 75 miles or more from Mercy Medical Center!

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient-centered care by performing interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiological diagnosis of patients under the direction of the department manager. The role also includes taking OR call on a rotational basis to support surgical imaging needs.

Job Description

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.
• Demonstrates competence in performing diagnostic radiographic examinations using fixed, portable, C-arm, and O-arm equipment at Hiawatha Ambulatory Surgery Center and additional locations as needed, including MMC OR, Fluoroscopy, Pain Clinic, and Diagnostic X-ray at MMC and Hiawatha Imaging. Adheres strictly to established protocols while applying radiation safety principles (ALARA) to ensure the lowest possible radiation dose is used to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.
• Explains and prepares the patient for all Radiographic procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Workday and other computer software as assigned.
• Identifies each patient correctly verifying the exam to be performed is being done on the correct patient.
• Reviews each patient's medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam.
• Reviews radiographic images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality and repeats images of poor quality.
• Works in Surgery as a radiographer and participates in the OR call rotation, sharing on-call responsibilities with other OR radiographers to ensure continuous coverage and support for surgical procedures.
• Adheres to all infection control policies in surgery.
• Understands the School of Radiologic Technology's clinical competency system.
• Maintains current knowledge of School of Radiology policies, procedures, and student progress.
• Understands requirements for student supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy for the Mercy/St. Luke's school of Radiologic Technology.
• Communicates with School of Radiology faculty on student-related progress and issues.
• Attends and participates in meetings/educational programs in Radiologic Technology Education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Competent using fixed, portable, C-arm, and O-arm equipment across Radiology.

Professional Experience

• 6 months experience required.
• 1 year experience in surgical radiography preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure/certification.

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Licensure, Certification, Registration

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) certificate required.
• Iowa Department of Public Health State Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employees must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical Requirements

Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

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.