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Form of work Overview
Requisition Number:
14854 Date Posted:
12/5/2023 Location:
Mercy Hospital Address:
500 E. Market Street City:
Iowa City State:
IA Category:
Clinical - Non-nursing Employment Status:
FB Full-time Hours Per Pay Period:
80 Schedule:
M-F Days and rotating holidays Department:
Radiology Shift:
1 Description
Pay Range: $25.20-$37.25 per hour
Basic Job Function and Responsibilities
To work with physicians in the diagnosis of patients by performing special radiographic technical procedures.
Job Duties
- Assists physicians with imaging procedures.
- Completes required continuing education as needed in order to maintain ARRT and Iowa Permit to Practice.
- Interviews patients and records medical history relative to radiologic procedures. Assesses patient's physical state and assess I.V. needs or other required safeguards.
- Maintains equipment in the work area and reports faulty equipment.
- Operates radiographic imaging equipment in the department and O.R.; practices radiation safety and protection.
- Prepares sterile trays for Special Procedures and assists physician with Special Procedures and associated equipment i.e. guide-wires, catheters, drains, dressings, etc.
- Identifies, accesses, and prepares medication as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Prepares and assists with or administers contrast materials, including opaque media, contrast media and barium, while adhering to patient safety goals.
- Prepares patients for invasive Special Procedures (including vascular procedures not done in Cath Lab) and determines technical factors to be used for radiographs, and procedures. Adjusts technical factors and procedures according to the age and condition of the patient.
- Provides for the care and protection of patients, assuming care for their emotional, psychological and physical needs while adhering to the Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals.
- Provides necessary clerical support, such as completing requisitions, filing etc.
- Assists in moving patient from transportation mode to x-ray tables.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- A high school diploma and completion of a two-year radiologic technology program - required.
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - required.
- Iowa Permit to Practice - required.
- Certificate in BLS - required within 6 months of hire.
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