Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview - PRN / Pool / as needed basis - Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Located in Janesville, WI Operates radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease by performing the following duties. May also be involved with some x-ray exams and also performing bone density procedures. Assists with duties and projects assigned by Coordinator, Manager or Director. May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and take call. May be asked to flex hours and overtime as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned sites(s). Depending on site assigned, may also be required to perform radiographer job duties. Responsibilities Performs breast imaging procedures. Corroborates patient\'s clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist. Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices and accessory devices to successfully perform procedures. Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination, explaining the need for breast compression during mammography. Determines exposure factors. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others. Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. Uses radiology information systems, including PACS, completes all required records and reports, and submits images for physician review and interpretation. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. Verifies informed consent for interventional procedures as required. Assists radiologist and physicians during procedures, performs breast specimen radiography as assigned. Practices aseptic technique as necessary. If assigned to perform radiographer duties: oPrepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; oPerforms non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures under physician supervision and in compliance with policy.oPerforms surgical and portable radiographic exams. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Provides patient education. Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies. Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reports equipment malfunction. Provides practical instruction for students and partners. Observes universal protocol, standard precautions, and appropriate patient identifiers. Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic and... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E6727D700FDA4895