Radiologic Techg I

Radiologic Technologist (0.8 FTE, 32 scheduled weekly hours). Primary schedule Monday through Thursday, 9:30am to 6pm. Role covers both Aurora Medical Center Kenosha (inpatient & outpatient) and Aurora Healthcare Pleasant Prairie clinic (outpatient, Fluoroscopy, and Surgery). Part of a rotation with 17-20 other techs, including every fourth week at Aurora Healthcare Pleasant Prairie clinic (Outpatient, Fluoroscopy, and Surgery), every fourth weekend at Aurora Medical Center Kenosha (ED, Inpatient, Outpatient, Surgery, and Fluoroscopy), and two holidays a year. No mandatory calls, but voluntary ones are available. Full benefits, sign-on bonus, and tuition reimbursement program eligible. New graduates and current Radiologic Technology students are encouraged to apply. Current students must be enrolled in an ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technologist program. While an IEMA License is preferred, it's not a requirement.

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, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

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; No experience required; 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 throughout the workday; 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; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; 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; Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Nice to have

IEMA License

Benefits

Full benefits; Sign-on bonus; Tuition reimbursement program; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Educational Assistance Program