Xray Technician - Full Time

PAIN PHYSICIANS OF WISCONSIN SC•Pleasant Prairie, WI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will have a home location of Kenosha, however you will need to able to travel to Waukesha and Franklin locations when needed. The purpose of this position is to perform positioning of the C-Arm and patient and technical skills using the C-arm to capture images of the requested portions of the human body to help guide the physician in the performance of the interventional pain procedure.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills.
Demonstrates excellent judgment, sometimes while under pressure.
Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
Professional, pleasant, and compassionate behavior towards patients, families, physicians, staff, vendors, organizational leadership and general public.
Ability to promote favorable organization image to patients, families, physicians, staff, vendors, organizational leadership and general public.
Ability to work independently, make decisions, solve problems, and understand when to ask for help.
Evidence of leadership qualities.
Consistently contributes to the improvement of the Ambulatory Surgery Center and the organization.
Participates willingly and effectively in meetings and in ASC projects.
Provides excellent customer service and contributes to a positive team environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Current unrestricted Wisconsin License as a Licensed Radiographer
Current certification ARRT by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent.
BLS certified or to obtain BLS certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Position patient on OR table; set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of the specific area of the body as requested by physician.
Determine positioning needs of the patient and imaging requests of the physician by reading orders or instructions from the physician. Make exposures necessary for the requested procedure, rejecting and repeating any images that do not meet established standards.
Use beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
Explain procedures and process to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation. Maintain safety and always preserve dignity of patient.
Assist the nurse in providing care as directed.
Actively participate in the Universal Protocol/Surgical Time Out by actively listening and responding regarding the confirmation of correct patient, using two patient identifiers, correct procedure, side, etc.
Lead and maintain appropriate radiation safety training and competencies. Assist in monitoring methods of exposure to radiation to assure that staff are exposed to least amount of radiation possible.
Maintain radiological equipment and proper badge use and storage. Troubleshoot problems with C-Arm. Assure appropriate use of equipment, including lead apron use by all staff in OR.
Document fluoroscopy usage and correct storage and printing of images as determined by physician request.
Follow principles of aseptic technique in performance of duties.
Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as a member of the team.
Effectively communicate with all physicians and staff members of the team.
Accept and performs role of Radiation Safety Officer for ASC.
Demonstrate competency and perform additional duties in at least two of the following areas: Intra-operative, Pre/ Post Op, Preceptor.
Other duties as assigned.