Radiology Technologist (Rad Tech) - 2nd Shift St Luke's

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

13d•$29 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke’s Medical Center is hiring a Radiology Technologist for its Diagnostic Radiology Department. The department provides a fast-paced clinical environment with experience in fluoroscopy, OR, urology, GI/pulmonary, neurology, pain clinic, general X-ray, and specialized procedures. The role offers opportunities to expand clinical skills, gain advanced experience, and mentor future radiology professionals. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, second-shift position. The schedule includes every third weekend, one to two call shifts per week, and two holidays per year. Shift, weekend, and call differentials are offered. No prior experience is required. The technologist performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures, supports patient safety and care, and works with patients, physicians, radiologists, and other staff. The role requires a Wisconsin radiographer license, ARRT registration, and BLS certification within six months of hire. An accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program must be completed. The position involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and other physical activity; exposure to radiation and other workplace hazards is possible, requiring personal protective equipment as needed. The employee operates equipment necessary to perform the job and may be asked to perform other related duties.

Requirements

Wisconsin state radiographer license.
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, 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 for working 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 day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance, 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 examinations while providing radiation protection and safety.
Identify patients and label images; compare requisitions with physician orders to confirm exam accuracy; process images and ensure radiograph quality; call patients back as needed.
Assist, communicate, and consult with radiologists.
Prepare and maintain regulatory records; enter patient and study information into the radiology information system; document procedure billing codes to ensure accurate charges.
Perform patient positioning and transport duties that involve lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus.
Benefits eligibility at 20 or more hours per week.
Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs.
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, including shift and on-call pay; the posting also notes a $3-per-hour second-shift differential, a $3-per-hour weekend differential, and a $5 call differential.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Professional growth and career development opportunities.