Radiologic Technologist

Advocate Health•Green Bay, WI

3d•$29 - $43

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic examinations. The role involves communicating with patients about procedures, obtaining clinical history, answering questions, positioning patients, selecting exposure factors, and providing radiation protection and safety. The technologist identifies patients and labels images, verifies exam requests against physician orders, processes images for quality, and contacts patients when necessary. The role also includes assisting and consulting with Radiologists, maintaining required records, entering patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documenting procedure billing codes. The technologist performs patient positioning and transport duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling. The role requires age-appropriate patient care informed by knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday on the PM shift, with on-call and holiday rotations. No experience is required.

Requirements

State of Wisconsin 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 6 months.
Advanced training beyond high school, including completion of an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program.
Competency in radiology positioning and techniques.
Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills for working effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, and reaching; lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist and 20 lbs. overhead; carrying up to 40 lbs.; pushing or pulling with 30 lbs. of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Clear speech, vision, and hearing.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and intermediate radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic examinations.
Explain procedures to patients, obtain clinical history, confirm patient understanding, and address questions or concerns.
Position patients, select exposure factors, and provide radiation protection and safety according to prescribed methods.
Identify patients and label images; compare requisitions with physician orders to confirm exam accuracy; process images to ensure radiograph quality and call back patients as needed.
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 procedure billing codes.
Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients' age-specific needs, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and following departmental policies and procedures.

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
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Shift and on-call premium pay, and other premium pay based on the teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs