Job Overview

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Weekend Shift

Description:

Jumpstart Program Options Available for Graduating Students

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under limited supervision, performs general radiologic procedures.  In doing so, assumes responsibility coordinating the activities for designated area(s) and procedures.  The age of the patients served range from infants to geriatrics.

Details:

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

What you will do:

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in Mercy Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with Mercy Medical Center's Mission and Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.
• Produces quality radiographs by utilizing adequate positioning skills, knowledge of radiographic equipment, proper technical factors, and sending images to PACS for interpretation.  This would be pertinent to the patient population of infants to geriatrics.
• Informs patients of examinations being performed and obtains consent to perform procedure.
• Transports patients to and from Radiology as needed.
• Performs and assists with radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations pertinent to the patient population of infants to geriatrics using independent judgment to properly complete the examination in a timely matter.
• Practices proper radiation protection techniques in accordance with prescribed safety standards in regards to self, patients, when ionizing radiation is present.
• Demonstrates knowledge of office procedures and duties within the Radiology Department.
• Checks requisitions and charts to confirm the correct examination and obtain any other information needed prior to performing the examination.
• Verifies correct patient using two patient identifiers before beginning a procedure.
• Maintains daily supplies in assigned work area and recommends reordering of items.
• Demonstrates activities to impact change within the department and with other departments.
• Promotes and establishes effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians, and with hospital guests and clients.
• Takes an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development.
• Demonstrates a customer focused/professional behavior at all times.
• Maintains the standard continuing education requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Possess a current permit to practice diagnostic radiography for the Iowa Department of Public Health
• Must have basic knowledge of radiation safety standards.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support.
• Must have minimum typing skills.
• Must be able to select proper technical factors for radiation equipment.
• Must have a high degree of independent decision-making ability.
• Must be able to work well with patients, visitors, and staff and possess good communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of sterile technique.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively work with other hospital employees and guests in a helpful, courteous manner.
• Must be competent to provide care within assigned unit to the population described in the unit's description of services.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in DeWitt, Fulton and Morrison specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

• MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
• MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center
• MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
• MercyOne Clinton Medical Center

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission:

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Reverence
• Commitment to Those Who are Poor
• Safety
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Integrity

Our Vision:

• We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions:

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:

• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume good intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our Promise:

• We Listen.
• We Partner.
• We Make it Easy.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.