Radiologic Tech

Join Our Growing Imaging Team as a Rad Tech at Aurora West Allis Medical Center! Aurora West Allis is expanding, and we’re looking for a Radiologic Technologist to join our dynamic Imaging team. This position primarily supports second shift, with start times around 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, or 3:00 PM, along with occasional opportunities to pick up first shift hours (7:00 AM or 9:00 AM starts). At Aurora West Allis, you’ll be part of a busy, well-supported environment where teamwork is key. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of procedures, including surgery, pain clinic cases, and advanced procedures like ION Bronch, helping you build and maintain a diverse skillset.

Responsibilities

Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic; Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns; Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods; Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary; Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists; Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs

Requirements

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin; Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months; Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology; Competent in radiology positioning and techniques; Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment; Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills; Ability to work independently; Intermediate computer skills; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently; Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force; Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

$6,000 sign-on bonus; Benefits starting on day one; Tuition reimbursement; Student loan repayment assistance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance