Imaging, Multi-Modality Technologist

Thedacare • Neenah, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Routinely works in and performs diagnostic studies according to specific guidelines and prescribed protocols while utilizing appropriate radiation protection measures for 2 or more of the following modalities: X-ray, MRI, CT, or Mammography.

SCHEDULE:
Hours of operation: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Workdays: M-F
Work Hours: Varies based on location, typically 7:00 am – 3:30pm or 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Call: No weekday call
Weekend Back-up Call: Every 15th weekend for Urgent Care clinics
Weekend: Every 15th Sunday at TCP Oshkosh Urgent Care
Holiday Rotation: One holiday per year

Key Accountabilities
Provides professional, empathetic, and compassionate care to team members, patients, families, and significant others. Greets patients and their families, assists patients with dressing/undressing, transports or ambulates patients, and assists patients with comfort needs.
Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment and safety practices in the areas of responsibility
Exhibits competency and skills needed to perform radiology procedures according to manufacturer, medical/department standards and protocols, and sets appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
Demonstrates competency in intravenous access and administration of contrast in accordance with established protocols. Is knowledgeable regarding types and uses of contrast, as well as recognizing and responding to contrast reactions, side effects and extravasations including proper documentation.
Completes department tasks such as stocking supplies, checking outdated supplies, performing safety audits or tracking, and cleaning rooms and equipment to remain compliant with requirements, regulations, and policies.
Provides practical instruction for patients, families, and other health care professionals.
Applies critical thinking skills and ensures order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients.
Practices safety at all times, which includes adhering to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles for proper radiation safety for self and patients, using mobilization and immobilization devices, following safe patient handling practices, following infection prevention practices (proper personal protective equipment), and following hand hygiene to comply with all government agencies or other regulatory bodies.
Completes documentation on time and accurately in accordance with department policy/procedure including proper image management and accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
Additional duties as assigned for Community Hospitals are as follows:
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures, demonstrate ability to perform laboratory Quality Controls and Assessments, and routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and function according to Laboratory Policy and Procedure. Staff will support a best-in-class patient experience by utilizing downtime as productively as possible, to include aiding in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit. Tasks include the following:
EKGs
Obtaining vital signs
Venous access w/ blood collection
Measuring and fitting of ambulation aids
Splinting
Bladder scanning
Restraint application

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• Wisconsin License
• American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• One-year experience in 2 or more imaging modalities AND advanced certification in MRI, CT, or mammography within 18 months
• For the Oshkosh Expansion Hospital and ThedaCare Medical Center Fond Du Lac: High School diploma is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in both x-ray and mammography

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic studies according to specific guidelines and prescribed protocols.
• Utilizes appropriate radiation protection measures.
• Provides professional, empathetic, and compassionate care to patients, families, and significant others.
• Greets patients and their families, assists patients with dressing/undressing, transports or ambulates patients, and assists patients with comfort needs.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment and safety practices.
• Exhibits competency and skills needed to perform radiology procedures.
• Sets appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
• Demonstrates competency in intravenous access and administration of contrast.
• Recognizes and responds to contrast reactions, side effects and extravasations.
• Completes department tasks such as stocking supplies, checking outdated supplies, performing safety audits or tracking, and cleaning rooms and equipment.
• Provides practical instruction for patients, families, and other health care professionals.
• Applies critical thinking skills and ensures order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients.
• Practices safety at all times, including adhering to ALARA principles, using mobilization and immobilization devices, following safe patient handling practices, infection prevention practices, and hand hygiene.
• Completes documentation on time and accurately.
• Collects laboratory samples and performs lab testing.
• Performs laboratory Quality Controls and Assessments.
• Performs routine daily, weekly, monthly and periodic maintenance and function according to Laboratory Policy and Procedure.
• Aids in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit during downtime.
• Performs EKGs.
• Obtains vital signs.
• Performs venous access with blood collection.
• Measures and fits ambulation aids.
• Applies splinting.
• Performs bladder scanning.
• Applies restraints.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement (e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support)
• Access & Affordability (e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree