Radiology Technologist

Job Overview

Requirements

• Associate degree or two-year degree program of a school of Radiologic Technology required
• National Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) R-Radiology
• Must be licensed with State of Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Knowledge of profession’s code of ethics required
• Knowledge of radiology equipment and testing required
• Knowledge of safety hazards common to radiology including equipment, body mechanics, and patient movement required
• Previous experience in several modalities preferred.
• Experience in emergency, surgical and specialty care preferred
• Proficient in computerized word processing and knowledge of Hospital Information Systems preferred

Work Hours

We are seeking a full-time (36 hours/week) Radiology Technologist to work four days per week, 7:30am-5pm. This position will help cover general radiology, CT, C-arm, Mammography, Bone Density, and Fluoroscopy.

Job Summary

Performs day-to-day operations of the radiology department under the direction of the Radiology Director and in conjunction with the core values of the organization and the professional practices encompassed within the department.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Provides proper processing of radiologic images and reviews images for properties such as definition, magnification and distortion.
2. Adheres to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control and all requirements related to accrediting bodies.
3. Provides proper patient positioning to capture the requested diagnostic image for taking x-rays following established procedures.
4. Adheres to established radiation protection policies and procedures as regulated by the State of Wisconsin and understands the basic principle of radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis.
5. Provides patient services which include: scheduling of radiologic exams, instruction to patients regarding procedures, necessary paperwork for image interpretation, reporting results and communicating concerns with the radiologists, physicians or radiology director.
6. Assists in departmental functions including quality control as assigned by the radiology director: Keeps examination rooms neat and tidy, stocks necessary medical and radiologic supplies, assists in staff scheduling, participates in staff meetings and committees within the organization.
7. Adheres to Southwest Health’s value-based behavior standards.
8. Understands and adheres to Southwest Health compliance and HIPAA standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
9. Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-4796
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015

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Benefits

Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.