Radiology Tech - PM shift - full-time
On-siteMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Perform outpatient and inpatient radiographic procedures using mobile and stationary equipment in General Diagnostics, Fluoroscopy, Emergency Radiography, and the Operating Room. Accurately conduct examinations while verifying patient identification, reviewing medical history, and calculating technical factors based on patient age and condition. Maintain patient privacy, ensure proper radiation protection with beam limiting devices, and prepare exam rooms according to sterilization and safety protocols. Prioritize patient flow, coordinate exams with other departments, and orient new staff or radiography students. Shift runs from 1430 to 0100.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
- License Radiographer (142) - State of Wisconsin
- ARRT - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- A desire to serve children and families
- Interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with patients, patient care givers, physicians, and other department personnel and coworkers
- 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
- Knowledge of diagnostic radiology principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of radiologic equipment
- 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
- 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
- Must 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
- Must be able to perform simple and complex radiographic procedures within the clinical setting by proper application of the required imaging and ancillary equipment
- Must accurately perform examinations using stationary and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
- Must maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPAA) and the facility's policies and procedures
- Must verify proper patient identification and exam ordered to ensure correct patient imaging is performed
- Must review patient medical history and results of prior diagnostic tests to validate imaging needs
- Must ensure images are properly identified with correct patient identification and lead markers
- Must review and assure requisition is properly completed with date, time, tech initials, number of images and clinical history
- Must practice radiation protection by calculating and selecting proper technical factors based on patient's age, physical condition, and suspected pathology
- Must effectively utilize beam limiting devices, protective apparel, and immobilization devices
- Must prepare exam room and X-ray equipment to conduct X-ray examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization and patient safety, protocols, policies, and procedures
- Must determine appropriate sequence to conduct multiple procedures and patient prioritization
- Must abide by, and maintain a working knowledge of institutional policy and TJC policy on patient safety goals and guidelines
- Must orient and train new staff members in department procedures and equipment
- Must provide instruction and assist with education of radiography students approved for such training
- Must maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensure same is properly supplied for diagnostic procedures
- Must ensure sterile supplies are not damaged or expired
- Must ensure proper function of suction machines and oxygen outlets in work area
- Must provide instruction to radiography students approved for such training
- Must be available for PM shift (1430-0100)
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