Rad Tech PT

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals – MercyOne Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) – along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states. MercyOne provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

Shift: 1p-11:30p Sat/Sun

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program.
• Registry eligible or Registered Radiologic Technologist; and maintain active registry status.
• Maintains current Iowa Permit to Practice - Participates in professional society (i.e., ISRT or SCD)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing body is American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Performs Diagnostic Imaging procedures on scheduled shifts including operating imaging equipment.
• Rotates regularly through surgery cases in order to acquire the skills and proficiency necessary to attain level III status.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environmental health problems.
• Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists.
• Presents a positive image to community and professional contacts.
• Promotes professionalism with the department, hospital, and community; acts as a role model.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all exams according to protocol. Maintains the physical environment of the department in a clean, well-stocked, orderly manner.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any malfunctions to manager/Bio-med.
• Manages and coordinates the activities of the Diagnostic Imaging Department with other areas of the department and hospital to insure and maintain patient care.
• Demonstrates proper phone etiquette and utilization of computers, including completion of exam data entry.
  
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.