Radiology Technologist II or III - 0.8 FTE

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join our Medical Imaging Department in the role of Radiology Technologist II or III. This position is a 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week). 

This position will be responsible for possessing professional working knowledge and the essential skill functions as it relates to the position required to properly perform General imaging exams. The Technologist is responsible for providing direct patient care services as ordered by physicians.....

POSITION SUMMARIES

The Radiology Technologist II possesses professional working knowledge and the essential skill functions as it relates to the position required to properly perform General imaging exams. The Technologist is responsible for providing direct patient care services as ordered by physicians. The technologist provides education and communicates with the patient, family, and other healthcare workers. Performs age specific (ranging from neonates to geriatrics) general radiographs, portable, surgical, ER trauma and fluoroscopic exams.   Knowledge of radiation exposure techniques and contrast media is required. The technologist assists the Radiologist with special procedures.

And possess one of the below listed advanced certifications: 

• The technologist has completed advanced certification in Mammography through the ARRT or has 15 years’ experience in Mammography. The technologist complies with the regulations of the MQSA. The technologist reviews patient history for screening versus diagnostic exam, produces and critiques quality images and completes patient information management consistent with the mammography exam. The mammographer will have knowledge of complete workflow of mammography record keeping. 
• The technologist has completed the advanced certification from the ARRT in Computerized Tomography or has 15 years CT experience. The technologist has knowledge of and applies the principles of CT. The technologist selects the scanning protocols for the appropriate exam and uses enhancing techniques for proper images. The technologist identifies cross-sectional anatomy and uses advanced computerized equipment to produce detailed cross-sectional pictures of the internal structures of the body. Image processing techniques and image management procedures are followed. 
• The technologist has completed the advanced certification from the ARRT or ISCD in Bone Densitometry or has 15 years’ experience in Bone Density.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Graduate of Radiology Technology Program endorsed by the ARRT
• Completed advanced certification in mammography from the ARRT, or advanced certification in CT from the ARRT, or advanced certification in Bone Densitometry from the ARRT or ISCD.  In lieu of certification15 years’ experience in any listed modality.
• Wisconsin State License-Licensed Radiographer
• CPR certification

OR

The Radiology Technologist III possesses professional working knowledge and the essential skill functions as it relates to the position required to properly perform General imaging exams. The Technologist is responsible for providing direct patient care services as ordered by physicians. The technologist provides education and communicates with the patient, family and other healthcare workers. Performs age specific (ranging from neonates to geriatrics) general radiographs, portable, surgical, ER trauma and fluoroscopic exams. The technologist utilizes equipment accurately; evaluates image quality and performs complete workflow of image management.   Knowledge of radiation exposure techniques and contrast media is required. The technologist assists the Radiologist with special procedures.

The technologist has completed the advanced certification from the ARRT in Computerized Tomography or has 15 years CT experience. The technologist has knowledge of and applies the principles of CT. The technologist selects the scanning protocols for the appropriate exam, and uses enhancing techniques for proper images. The technologist identifies cross-sectional anatomy and uses advanced computerized equipment to produce detailed cross-sectional pictures of the internal structures of the body. Image processing techniques and image management procedures are followed. 

 And possess two of the below listed advanced certifications:

• The technologist has completed advanced certification in Mammography through the ARRT or has 15 years’ experience in Mammography. The technologist complies with the regulations of the MQSA. The technologist reviews patient history for screening versus diagnostic exam, produces and critiques quality images and completes patient information management consistent with the mammography exam. The mammographer will have knowledge of complete workflow of mammography record keeping. 
• The technologist has completed the advanced certification from the ARRT in Computerized Tomography or has 15 years CT experience. The technologist has knowledge of and applies the principles of CT. The technologist selects the scanning protocols for the appropriate exam and uses enhancing techniques for proper images. The technologist identifies cross-sectional anatomy and uses advanced computerized equipment to produce detailed cross-sectional pictures of the internal structures of the body. Image processing techniques and image management procedures are followed. 
• The technologist has completed the advanced certification from the ARRT or ISCD in Bone Densitometry or has 15 years’ experience in Bone Density.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Graduate of Radiology Technology Program endorsed by the ARRT
• Completed advanced certification in two of these modalities:  in mammography from the ARRT, or advanced certification in CT from the ARRT, or advanced certification in Bone Densitometry from the ARRT or ISCD.  In lieu of certification15 years’ experience in any two listed modalities.
• CPR certification
• Wisconsin State License-Licensed Radiographer 
• Advanced certification required if Technologist is preforming Mammography exam

FTE: Day/night swing shift. 2 - 10-hour day shifts, and 1 - 12-hour night shift per week, & holiday rotation.