Radiological Technologist/Phlebotomist - Mile Bluff Medical Center

General Information:

Job title: Radiographic Technologist/Phlebotomist

Schedule: Full-time, 72-80 hours per pay period

Position Summary:

The Radiographic Technologist/Phlebotomist position performs professional duties involved in a variety of technical procedures for radiologic diagnosis and assists physicians in selection of practical applications and technical factors, while also drawing blood and collection specimens so tests can be performed, and doctors can make diagnoses.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operates radiation producing equipment including stationary, portable, fluoroscopy and C-arm.
• Select, set, and adjust proper techniques to the patient's physical condition, patient size, patient age, or suspected pathology.
• Performs necessary clerical work by assuring proper scheduling, correct exam, prior authorization, obtaining prior report/scan, patient lab values, and review of clinic notes.
• Follows physicians' orders and radiologist protocols.
• Positions, transfers, and properly immobilizes patients as required.
• Comforts patients by anticipating patient's anxieties; answering patient's questions.
• Assist Radiologist and other physicians in the performance of biopsies and interventional procedures.
• Assume responsibility for sterile technique procedure and contrast required by radiologist.
• Assist physicians and prepare supplies and special trays.
• Monitors the condition of the patients within the department and assists the radiologist or other provider in performing needed medical attention such as first aid or BLS.
• Processes, views, and approves the technical quality of each film with QA guidelines, pertinent to patient/procedures to obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
• Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Assume responsibility for proper and efficient operation of all equipment.
• Recognizes potential equipment problems of malfunction and notifies pertinent team members.
• Orders and maintains adequate supplies.
• Assists with orientation and ongoing education for employees, students, and other health care professionals within the department.
• Determines qualifications who use equipment and administer procedures under the direction of the Radiologists.
• Send out all pathology and cytology, bone marrow biopsies, and fine needle aspirates.
• Review and input patients' demographics for pathology. Review and print pathology reports and input histology charges as they come in.
• Order tests and prepare them to standards.
• Check lab orders to make sure orders are correct, confirm physicians on the orders, and make changes if any are needed.
• Perform venipuncture blood draws, heel sticks, and finger pokes; verify patients' information, do drug screens, do breathalyzers, and keep phlebotomist updated with changes and new protocols.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Two-year degree in radiography required.
• 1+ years related work experience preferred.
• Must hold and maintain ARRT certification.
• Must hold and maintain radiography license from the state of Wisconsin.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Maintains compliance with continuing education requirements through professional journals, on the job training, and other educational opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.
• Requires assessment, evaluation, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of radiography, phlebotomy, and lab safety.
• Self-starter with excellent compassion, interpersonal communication, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills.