Radiology Technologist - Weekender

Grant Regional Health Center•Lancaster, WI

17d

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for the understanding of the following services that are offered at Grant Regional: general radiology, bone density, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy. This position would also serve as a phlebotomist at the outreach clinics, which includes phlebotomy, capillary puncture, specimen processing, and limited laboratory testing (CLIA waived).

Requirements

ARRT registered or registry eligible.
Licensed Radiographer by State of Wisconsin.
Knowledge of general radiography and fluoroscopy required.
Must be willing to cross train in a minimum of Computed Tomography.

Nice To Haves

Multimodality experience desired, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate radiographic equipment to produce quality radiographs of body for diagnostic purpose, as directed by Radiologist.
Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
May operate mobile radiographic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for patients.
Transfer and properly position patients for examinations and provide immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Select and operate equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
Use film markers correctly and consistently.
Assist physicians in performance of examinations. Assist in performing first aid as necessary.
Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness.
Secure and return supplies and maintains room stock.
Report equipment failure to supervisor using proper forms and maintaining appropriate records.
Perform and obtain complete patient history, proper documentation, and consents.
Purge and digitize film following required guidelines.
Complete image release processes appropriately.
Assist in scheduling exams and procedures.
Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures. In the absence of the supervisor or senior technologist, may be designated as acting supervisor.