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Aurora Health Care · 4 months ago

Radiologic Technologist II - Weekend Program

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $45/hr

2+ years exp

Aurora Health Care is seeking a Radiologic Technologist II for their Weekend Program. The role involves performing advanced radiologic procedures, communicating with patients, and ensuring the accuracy and quality of radiographic images.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures. Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, pain clinic, GI lab, urology, and c-arm procedures

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. 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

Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures

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

Qualification

Radiographer licenseRegistered Technologist (RT)Basic Life Support (BLS)Radiology positioningRadiation safetyRadiology equipmentAnatomy knowledgePatient service skillsComputer skillsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsWork independently

Required

Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures

Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, pain clinic, GI lab, urology, and c-arm procedures

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

Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists

Works independently outside the department with providers

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

Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures

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

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin

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

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

Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Radiologic Technologist role

Proficient in radiology positioning and techniques, aseptic techniques and C-arm

Advanced knowledge of radiation safety and radiology equipment

Knowledge of specialty physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers

Advanced knowledge of anatomy

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

Company

Aurora Health Care

At Aurora Health Care, helping people live well is what drives us – it’s our purpose and what we do every day.

Founded in 1984

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

10001+ employees

http://aurorahealthcare.org

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