Radiology Technologist - $26-41 per hour at Advocate Aurora Health
Burlington, WI 53105
About the Job
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Radiology Technologist for a job in Burlington, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiology Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff
Performs basic and intermediate radiologic procedures under the direction of the Radiologist.
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.
Scheduled Hours
Monday-Thursday 0, every other Friday 0, 1 weekend a month 1. Rotating holidays and weekend call every 10 weeks.
Licenses & Certifications
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.
Degrees
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Required Functional Experience
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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.
Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R98410. Posted job title: Radiologic Technologist
About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.
Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program