Medical Radiographer

Job Title: Radiology Technologist Level II

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Radiology Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: Nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

1. Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures.
2. Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
3. Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
4. 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.
5. Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists. Works independently outside the department with providers.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• 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

Education Required

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Radiologic Technologist role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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
• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
• Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
• Must be able to:
• Pull/push with 30 lbs. of force
• 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

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.