Radiologic Technologist Float

Department: 70170 AMC Mount Pleasant - Radiology:
Hospital Status:
Part time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This position is a 0.6

FTE working various shifts between the hospital and the local Racine County clinics. Hours will vary depending on needs of the department. This will cover PTO and FMLAs. Pay Range $26.55 - $42.85

• 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 physician's 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.

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 Providers certification 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.
• Must be able to:
  
  - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to:
  
  - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
  
  - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to:
  
  - 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.

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