Radiology Tech - PM shift - full-time

About the role

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

• $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS for experienced techs
• $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS for new grads

Note: Pediatric work experience is NOT required. A desire to serve children and families is essential. Children's has a robust orientation process.

Job Summary

Performs outpatient and/or inpatient Radiographic procedures using mobile and stationary equipment within the pertinent clinical setting of General Diagnostics, Fluoroscopy, Mobile Radiography, Emergency Radiography, and Mobile Radiographic and Fluoroscopic procedures in the Operating Room.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Performs simple and complex radiographic procedures within the clinical setting by proper application of the required imaging and ancillary equipment with minimal supervision. Accurately performs examinations using stationary and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA) and the facility's policies and procedures.
• Verifies proper patient identification and exam ordered to ensure correct patient imaging is performed. Reviews patient medical history and results of prior diagnostic tests to validate imaging needs. Ensures images are properly identified with correct patient identification and lead markers. Reviews and assures requisition is properly completed with date, time, tech initials, number of images and clinical history.
• Practices radiation protection by calculating and selecting proper technical factors based on patient's age, physical condition, and suspected pathology. Effectively utilizes beam limiting devices, protective apparel, and immobilization devices.
• Prepares exam room and X-ray equipment to conduct X-ray examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization and patient safety, protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Determines appropriate sequence to conduct multiple procedures and patient prioritization. Coordinates exams with other departments as necessary.
• Abides by, and maintains a working knowledge of institutional policy and TJC policy on patient safety goals and guidelines.
• Orients and trains new staff members in department procedures and equipment.
• Provides instruction and assists with education of radiography students approved for such training.

Legacy Essential Functions

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures same is properly supplied for diagnostic procedures. Ensures sterile supplies are not damaged or expired.
• Ensures proper function of suction machines and oxygen outlets in work area.
• Provides instruction to radiography students approved for such training.

Education

Completion of certification program from a school of Radiologic Technology, Associate's Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree in radiology or associated field of study required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with patients, patient care givers, physicians, and other department personnel and coworkers to ensure quality patient care and present positive department and interdepartmental cooperation.
• Possesses a high degree of flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to changing demand. Analytical skills to make independent decisions when dealing with complex equipment, sedation of patients, and critical care patients.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required.
• Knowledge of diagnostic radiology principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of radiologic equipment as acquired through completion of an approved curriculum of Radiologic Technology.
• Basic computer skills to operate a computer efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to respond to clinical and administrative emergencies.
• An understanding of Children's Wisconsin health care delivery system and the impact of other health care delivery systems on the patient and family.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• License Radiographer (142) - State of Wisconsin required
• ARRT - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required

Patient Care Responsibility

Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

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Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, License Radiographer (142) - State of Wisconsin