What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Radiology Technologist Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Radiology Technologist to join our team at Advocate Aurora Health in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform basic and intermediate radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams.
- Communicate effectively with patients, explaining procedures, obtaining clinical history, and addressing questions or concerns.
- Position patients, select exposure factors, and provide radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
- Identify patients, label images, compare requisitions to physician's orders, and process images to ensure exam accuracy.
- Assist and consult with Radiologists as needed.
- Maintain accurate records, enter patient and study information into the radiology information system, and document billing codes.
- Perform patient positioning and transporting duties, requiring lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique.
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), obtained within 6 months.
Education:
- Advanced training beyond High School, including completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
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.
- Ability to work independently.
- Intermediate computer skills.
Physical Requirements:
- 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, push/pull with 30 lbs of force, and 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.
