Rad/CT Technologist

Advocate Health

5d • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Rad/CT Technologist competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic examinations. The technologist explains procedures to patients, obtains clinical histories, confirms patients understand the procedures, and responds to questions and concerns. The role includes positioning patients, selecting exposure factors, and providing radiation protection and safety according to prescribed methods.

The technologist verifies patient identity, labels images, checks requisitions against physician orders, processes images to ensure quality, and calls patients back as necessary. The role also involves assisting and consulting with Radiologists; maintaining regulatory records; entering patient and study information into the radiology information system; documenting procedure billing codes; and positioning and transporting patients.

The technologist provides age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess patient status and needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The position requires a rotating 12-week schedule, participation in a holiday rotation (one summer and one winter holiday per year), and one week of call every 11 weeks. The position is full-time, with 30 hours per week listed.

Requirements

• Wisconsin state Radiographer license.
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within six months.
• Completion of an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program, including advanced training beyond high school.
• Competence in radiology positioning and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients, and staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders frequently, and to stand or walk for most of the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
• Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Clear speech, vision, and hearing.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and intermediate radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients, obtain clinical histories, confirm patient understanding, and address questions or concerns.
• Position patients and select exposure factors for radiologic examinations while applying radiation protection and safety methods.
• Identify patients, label images, compare requisitions with physician orders, process images for quality, and call patients back as necessary.
• Assist, communicate, and consult with Radiologists.
• Prepare and maintain records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Enter patient and study information into the radiology information system and document billing codes for procedures performed.
• Position and transport patients using proper lifting and pushing/pulling techniques.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in the department’s holiday rotation and scheduled on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts and on-call work; incentive pay is available for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree