Radiology Technologist

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment to produce quality radiographs of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by Radiologist.
• PRACTICE radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to MINIMIZE radiation to patient and staff.
• MAY operate mobile radiographic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
• MaintAIN a positive and professional atmosphere for patients.
• TRANSFER and properly position patients for examinations and provide immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• SELLECT and OPERATE equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• USE film markers correctly and CONSISTENTLY.
• ASSIST physicians in performance of examinations. ASSIST in performing first aid as necessary.
• PRACTICE sterile techniques and PREVENT cross-contamination. MAINTAIN orderliness and cleanliness.
• SECURE and RETURN supplies and MAINTAIN room stock.
• REPORT equipment failure to supervisor using proper forms and MAINTAINING appropriate records.
• PURGE and DIGITIZE film following required guidelines.
• COMPLETE image release processes appropriately.
• ASSIST in SCHEDULING exams and procedures.
• RESPONSIBLE for DELEGATED areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures. IN THE ABSENCE of the supervisor or senior technologist, MAY be designated as acting supervisor.
• TRAVELING between the main Lancaster location and Fennimore outreach clinic to DELIVER labs, paperwork, etc., and WORKING in the main Lancaster location and Fennimore outreach clinic based on GRHC needs.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered or registry eligible.
• Licensed Radiographer by State of Wisconsin.
• KNOWLEDGE of general radiography and fluoroscopy required.
• MULTIMODALITY experience desired, but not necessary. MUST be WILTY to CROSS-TRAIN in a minimum of Computed Tomography.