Radiographer I

External Applicants Earn up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus!

External applicants are eligible for a Relocation Bonus of $5000 if residing 75 miles or more from Mercy Cedar Rapids!

This position is 4x10 Hour shifts per week with hours of 1:00pm-11:30pm with every other Wednesday or Friday off!

Work Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Summary

Job Description

Job Duties

• Ensure 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.
• Competent in performing diagnostic (fixed and portable) x-ray exams according to protocol and with the least amount of radiation needed to obtain a quality image.
• 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.
• Adheres to all infection control policies.
• Understands the School of Radiologic Technology's clinical competency system.
• Understands requirements for student supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy for the Mercy/St. Luke's school of Radiologic Technology.
• Maintains current knowledge of School of Radiology policies, procedures, and student progress.
• Communicates with School of Radiology faculty on student-related progress and issues.
• Attends and participates in meetings/educational programs in Radiologic Technology Education.
• 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 diagnostic (fixed and portable) x-ray equipment, computed radiography and digital radiography, PACS & Epic.

Professional Experience

• One year of experience as a radiographer preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure/certifications.

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, 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.

Pay Rate Type

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.