Cardiovascular Technologist

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. Cardiovascular Technologist – Mercy Lorain Hospital Shift/Schedule Full Time - Scheduled for 40hrs/wk Shift Times - 7am-5:30pm (10hr shifts, Monday-Friday) Weekday and weekend on call availability Under the direction and supervision of radiologist/physicians, performs all procedures within the special Procedures section of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and the Cardiac catheterization Lab. Also performs general radiographic examinations as required. Observes all radiation safety guidelines and performs any other duties which assist in the provision of quality patient care according to the mission and values of the health center. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic at a level normally acquired through completion of a high school education. Successful completion of an AMA approved training program in radiologic technology and certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Advanced schooling/credentialing and certification are required to advance into areas of echocardiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and mammography. Advanced study and certification preferred to advance to CAT SCAN, MRI and special procedures. Approximately one to two year’s experience necessary in order to become familiar with equipment and procedures. Working Conditions Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature and the like. Frequent exposure to radiation with little change of injury when established safety procedures are followed. Substantial physical effort exerted up to 50% of work time. Ability to walk, stand, and bend more than 80% of time. Frequent exposure (50% to 80%) to adverse conditions. Reporting Relationships Reports to assigned Manager/Lead Imaging Technologist. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com