Radiographer- WEO

Job duties include: Ensuring that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Demonstrating competence and actively performing diagnostic (fixed and portable) x-ray exams in radiology and one additional location to include fluoroscopy, surgery or pain clinic according to protocol and with the least amount of radiation needed to obtain a quality image. Explaining and preparing the patient for all Radiographic procedures. Demonstrating a working knowledge of RIS, PACS, Workday and other computer software as assigned. Identifying each patient correctly verifying the exam to be performed is being done on the correct patient. Reviewing each patient's medical history and clinical diagnosis for appropriateness of exam. Reviewing radiographic images for technique, positioning, laterality, patient demographics and image quality and repeats images of poor quality. Adhering to all infection control policies in surgery. Understanding the School of Radiologic Technology's clinical competency system. Maintaining current knowledge of School of Radiology policies, procedures, and student progress. Understanding requirements for student supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy for the Mercy/St. Luke's school of Radiologic Technology. Communicating with School of Radiology faculty on student-related progress and issues. Attending and participating in meetings/educational programs in Radiologic Technology Education. Performing other duties as assigned. Following 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 include: Competent using diagnostic (fixed and portable) x-ray equipment, computed radiography and digital radiography. Professional experience includes:6 months' experience required. One year experience in surgical radiography preferred.

Education includes: Education sufficient to obtain required licensure/certifications. Licensure, certification, registration includes: 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. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Physical requirements include: Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently. Pay rate type is 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.