Radiology Tech

SSM Health Care - Baraboo, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Baraboo, WI

Hospitals

About the position

The Radiology Tech position at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo involves taking x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and providing support for the imaging department. The role includes performing standard laboratory tasks, assisting with patient care, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus and requires a radiology certification.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to patients to ensure understanding and provides appropriate educational material.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures.
• Assists technologists with preparing patients for radiology exams by positioning them appropriately.
• Helps with filing, delivering, and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivering reports to patient units/physicians.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary exposure to patients.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and regulations.
• Observes patients during procedures and reports any abnormal activity, monitoring protocols and recommending updates as needed.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS, including correct lead markers and patient data/history.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and reports any potential problems or malfunctions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms and storage areas.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergencies when the CT Technologist is not on site.
• Collects, labels, processes, and preserves blood, urine, and other specimens according to established procedures.
• Enters, accesses, and executes lab orders in the appropriate systems.
• Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties, including admission activities and insurance verification.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a radiology certification program.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Radiographer license from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• ARRT-R Radiography certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• No prior experience required.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave for eligible team members for newborns or newly adopted children.
• Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay for instant access to earned pay before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.