Radiologic Tech I

Up to $6,000 Sign?On Bonus | Benefits at 20+ hrs/week

Join


St. Lukes Medical Center


, a


938?bed, award?winning hospital


named


Best Hospital in the Milwaukee Area by


U.S. News & World Report!

Our


Diagnostic Radiology Department


offers a fast?paced, advanced clinical environment with procedures including Fluoroscopy, OR, Urology, GI/Pulmonary, Neurology, Pain Clinic, General X?ray, and specialized therapy procedures such as intrathecal chemotherapy injections. We are the ideal site for techs seeking variety, challenge, and the opportunity to mentor future radiology professionals in a top?tier hospital setting.

Why St. Lukes?

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  Level II Trauma Emergency Department
  
  



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  Level I Stroke Center
  
  



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  ACE?Accredited for Cardiovascular Excellence
  
  



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  Opportunities for professional growth and advanced clinical experience
  
  



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  Clinical teaching site for the
  
  
  St. Lukes School of Radiologic Technology
  
  
  
  

Schedule:

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  3rd Shift with start times between 9:30pm and 10:00pm
  
  



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  Every third weekend rotation
  
  



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  One call shift per week
  
  



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  Two holidays per year
  
  

Major Responsibilities:

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  Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic.
  
  



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  Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
  
  



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  Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
  
  



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  Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary.
  
  



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  Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists.
  
  



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  Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
  
  



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  Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
  
  



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  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
  
  

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  Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
  
  



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  Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
  
  



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  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
  
  

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  Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
  
  

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  No experience required.
  
  

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  Competent in radiology positioning and techniques.
  
  



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  Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment.
  
  



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  Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
  
  



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  Ability to work independently.
  
  



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  Intermediate computer skills.
  
  

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  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
  
  



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  Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day.
  
  



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  Must be able to:
  
  



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  - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
  
  



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  - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
  
  



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  - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  
  



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  Must be able to:
  
  



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  - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  
  



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  - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  
  



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  May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
  
  



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  Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
  
  



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  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.