Radiologic Technologist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Pleasant Prairie, WI

1d • $30 - $45

About The Position

Join our vibrant XR Team at Aurora Medical Center Kenosha! We're on the lookout for a Radiologic Technologist (0.8 FTE, 64 hours per pay period) who will enjoy full benefits. Your primary schedule would be Monday through Thursday shift, from 9:30am to 6pm. This role covers both the Aurora Medical Center Kenosha (inpatient & outpatient) and the Aurora Healthcare Pleasant Prairie clinic (outpatient, Fluoroscopy, and Surgery). You'll be part of a rotation with 17-20 other techs, which includes: (a) Every fourth week at the Aurora Healthcare Pleasant Prairie clinic (Outpatient, Fluoroscopy, and Surgery). (b) Every fourth weekend at the Aurora Medical Center Kenosha (Inpatient, Outpatient, Surgery, and Fluoroscopy). (c) Two holidays a year. There are no mandatory calls, but voluntary ones are available. While an IEMA License is preferred, it's not a requirement. We'd love to have you on our team! Pay Range $30.15 - $45.25 Major Responsibilities: Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include 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. 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. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

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
• 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.
• Must be able to: - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. - 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.

Nice To Haves

• IEMA License is preferred

Responsibilities

• Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures.
• Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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

What This Job Offers

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