What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Radiographer position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Job Description
Radiology Technologist Level I
- Perform basic and intermediate radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and fluoroscopic examinations.
- Communicate with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, and confirm their understanding.
- Position patients and select exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, providing radiation protection and safety.
- Identify patients, label images, and compare requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy.
- Assist, communicate, and consult with Radiologists as needed.
- Prepare and maintain records in accordance with regulatory agencies and enter patient and study information into the radiology information system.
Requirements:
- 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)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday
- Ability to stand/walk for majority of the day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist and 20 lbs over head
- Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present
