What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Technologist - Lancaster, WI position at Medical Associates?
Medical Associates is seeking a full-time, Radiology Technologist to join their Lancaster, WI clinic team!
Radiology technologists at Medical Associates are educated, trained, and licensed to perform a wide array of imaging exams and procedures on patients of all age.
Schedule: Position is scheduled for 8:00am - 5:00pm, 4-day work week. Approximately 72 hours in a two week pay period. Must be flexible to work at other Medical Associates locations
Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin
Full-Time Benefits Package Includes:
- Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
- 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay) additional annual Profit Sharing
- Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.
Essential Duties:
- Perform general and/or special diagnostic medical procedures, producing quality images for interpretation by physician.
- Evaluate radiographic images for technical quality and prepare for Radiologist/Physician to read.
- Explain procedure to patient and elicit patient histories, prepare patient and take radiographic images per established procedures.
- Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked with pertinent supplies.
- Maintain accurate charge tickets.
- Practice sterile technique and prevent contamination.
- Monitor patient's condition during procedure and initiate appropriate life support if necessary.
- Maintain digital radiography imaging equipment in good condition. Report equipment malfunctions to Radiology Supervisor.
- Ability to utilize digital imaging systems to perform high quality imaging.
- Complete all other assigned projects and duties.
- Maintain proper information in the radiology information system, tracking images to other various locations.
- Apply principles of radiation protection to both patient and staff.
- Cross trained to perform phlebotomy procedures
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience. Previous experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate
Education: Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification. Board certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Iowa Permit to Practice Diagnostic Radiography.
Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Other Skills: General radiographic imaging skills, PACS. Ability to work independently, multitask, complete quality exams in a fast paced environment. Good computer skills, as well as, strong written and verbal communication skills.
