What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist-Radiology - Radiology Technologist position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Job Description
A Radiology Technologist is needed for a role in Marinette, Wisconsin.
- Competently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures including general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, and c-arm procedures.
- Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
- Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assists, communicates and consults with the physician(s). Works independently outside the department with providers.
- Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
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 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.
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