Radiologic Technologist

Overview

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Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a golden thread of compassionate care that connects staff and patients.

While walking through the Healing Garden with it’s intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains you’re reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person.

Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you.

Dignity Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with over 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada.

Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services.

Since opening in June 2006, we have been named the #1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital by Arizona Business Magazine and the #1 Healing Hospital in the Nation by Baptist Healing Trust.

We’ve also been named Business of the Year by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. You’re proud of these awards, but even more, you’re proud of the solace, serenity and reprieve you’re able to provide here.

Living in Phoenix’s relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona, you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries.

This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs.

There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding.

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Responsibilities

As our Radiographer at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, you will help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and / or rule out different conditions.

Every day you could perform any variety of imaging examinations such as x-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT / CAT scans, and MRIs, to name a few.

You will also need to enjoy working directly with people as you play a huge role in the patient experience.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to fully understand the importance of diagnostic imaging. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing precise results for timely and accurate diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent care in the role of Radiology Technologist for the patients of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.
• Displays competency operating teleradiology system and equipment including performing procedures in the department in the operating room and on a mobile basis.
• Utilizes good radiation safety practices for patients self and others by use of available radiation protection devices.

Ensure badges are worn appropriately and readings are available.

• Accurately marks all radiographs with Rs and Ls. Accurately marks whether an image is upright or supine (when applicable) assures that the patient information is clearly visible.
• Maintains equipment in good operating order : communicates the need for repair to supervisor especially electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Establishes and accurately maintains files database(s) coding practice and records on an ongoing basis for the department.

Routinely enters all the required information and documentation into the departmental computer system.

Qualifications

Minimum : Experience :

Experience :

Three (3) years as a Radiologic Technologist Education :

Graduate from an approved Radiological Technology Program. Licensure : Current American Heart Association BLS Card.

Current AZ CRT.

Current ARRT-R