Radiologic Technologist I

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hou rs Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Thursday 21:00-6:00 9 hour shifts. Rotating holidays one weekend a quarter no call required.

Pay Range:

• Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures obtain clinical history confirm acknowledgment of patients understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient compares requisitions to physicians orders to ensure exam accuracy and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary.
• Assists communicates and consults with the Radiologists.
• 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.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique.
• 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin and
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providerscertification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

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

• No experience required.

• Competent in radiology positioning and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.

• Must be able to sit stand walk lift squat bend twist and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day.
• Must be able to:
• - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• 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.
• Must have clear speech vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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