Clinic Radiology Technologist

Clinic Radiology Technologist - $26-39 per hour at Advocate Aurora Health summary:
The Clinic Radiology Technologist performs diagnostic radiologic procedures, including general x-rays, fluoroscopy, and c-arm imaging, ensuring patient safety and image quality. They communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers, maintain accurate records, and serve as a technical resource within the facility. This role requires licensure, specialized training, and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Clinic Radiology Technologist for a job in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Radiology Technologist

• Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

• Duration:
Ongoing

• 20 hours per week

• Shift: days

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Employment Type:

Staff
Major Responsibilities:

• Competently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures including general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, and c-arm procedures, if performed at assigned facility.

• 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 physician(s). Works independently outside the department with providers.

• 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.

• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system. Assists with accreditation efforts.

• 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 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.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

• Radiographer license issued by the state in which teammate practices, 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 unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

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

Required:

• No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Competent in radiology positioning and techniques.

• Knowledge of radiation safety, anatomy 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.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• 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.
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