Radiology Tech | Cath Lab

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr • Location: Marshfield, WI • Shift: Day • Full time • Weekly Hours: 40.00

About the role

Provides high quality images, including sophisticated special procedures, through the operation of specialized equipment which ensures optimum clarity for physician diagnosis and minimum discomfort and radiation exposure to patients. Thoroughly understands the operation of the interventional equipment and supplies, diagnostic radiographic principles, including film/imaging processing, quality control, and radiation protection. Works to minimize the risk and duration of recovery to patients, initiating life support measures as necessary. Adheres to the Safety and Infection Control Policies established by Sanford Health.

Works to develop an understanding of the patient's physical and emotional status, while practicing sensitivity and patient confidentiality at all times. Works well with all age groups. Possesses an extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. Familiar with operative terms and pharmacology. Knowledge of billing and coding of procedures. Ability to adapt and facilitate change.

Performs on a level not requiring constant supervision and must exercise professional judgment in the performance of highly specialized procedures. Ability to work a flexible schedule and take after hour call when needed. Ability to provide knowledge and be responsible for scheduling and performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in designated units. Observes, evaluates, and participates in the educational processes of the Radiologic Technology student.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized interventional radiology equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Ensure patient safety by minimizing radiation exposure and discomfort.
• Initiate life support measures as necessary during procedures.
• Adhere to safety and infection control policies.
• Assess and respond to patients' physical and emotional needs with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Perform diagnostic and interventional procedures across all age groups.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology.
• Understand and apply operative terms, pharmacology, billing, and coding procedures.
• Exercise professional judgment in performing specialized procedures with minimal supervision.
• Work a flexible schedule, including after-hours call every third weekend and weekday night.
• Schedule and perform procedures in designated units.
• Support and participate in the education of Radiologic Technology students.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff radiologic technologist preferred.
• Registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
• Due to Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICO) Accreditation, if working in North Dakota (ND) and performing medical imaging, interventional radiology, or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
• If working in South Dakota (SD) and responsibilities include interventional radiology, employees are encouraged to obtain and maintain a Vascular Interventional Technology (VI) certification within 24 months of hire.
• If responsibilities include working in the Cardiac Cath Lab, employees are encouraged to obtain and maintain a Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CI) certification within 24 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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Pay

Salary Range: $34.50 - $49.50 per hour. Sign-on bonus available.

Schedule

• Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• On-call every third weekend and weekday night