Radiologic Tech II

Join Our Team at Aurora Sinai as a Rad Tech II. Monday - Thursday | 2200 - 0800 (3rd Shift). Aurora Sinai is a community-based hospital with a compassionate, welcoming environment where technologists truly thrive.

Responsibilities

Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures, including general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, pain clinic, GI lab, urology, and c-arm procedures; 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; Works independently outside the department with providers; 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; Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff; Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system; Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures; 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

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; Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Radiologic Technologist role; Proficient in radiology positioning and techniques, aseptic techniques and C-arm; Advanced knowledge of radiation safety and radiology equipment; Knowledge of specialty physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers; Advanced knowledge of anatomy; Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members; Ability to work independently; Intermediate computer skills; Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently; Ability to stand/walk for majority of the day; Ability 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; Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary; Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

$6,000 sign-on bonus; Full 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