CT/Xray Tech - PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging across modalities in a hospital setting. You will prepare patients, position them for optimal views, and operate imaging equipment while maintaining safety and sterile technique.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited radiography program, ARRT registration in Radiography, CT credential within two years of hire, Wisconsin or Illinois licensure as applicable, and BLS/CPR within 90

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
• 2–4 years of experience as a Radiographer in a hospital setting preferred.
• ARRT registration in Radiography; CT credential within 2 years of hire.
• IEMA-DNS accreditation (Illinois) and WI-DSPS license as applicable.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains active status in the modalities practiced.
• Provides clinical leadership and completes assigned projects.
• Operates imaging equipment and selects appropriate devices.
• Positions patient to optimize anatomy while ensuring comfort.
• Corroborates patient history with procedures for radiologist use.
• Adheres to sterile technique and infection control.
• Provides patient education and supports safety protocols.
• Assists with inventory and equipment decisions in area.

Skills

Radiology teamwork

Mentoring

Patient education

Exam competency

Multimodality team

Education

Radiography program graduate

ARRT registered in Radiography

CT credential within 2 years

WI-DSPS radiographer license

IEMA-DNS accreditation (IL)

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Patient positioning devices

Contrast administration equipment

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains active status in the modalities in which they practice.
• Assists the department coordinator by providing clinical leadership, completes projects, advanced level clinical duties and regular assignments as requested.
• Is competent in all exams performed within the assigned modalities.
• Corroborates patient clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by the radiologist.
• Prepares the patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort; immobilizes patient as necessary.
• Practices aseptic technique as necessary,
• Prepares and administers contrast media as appropriate to procedures performed; starts and maintains intravenous access.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides input for supply and equipment decisions, maintains control of inventory and supplies for assigned area.
• Provides practical instruction for students and partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during all aspects of procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Other duties, tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited radiography program

Two to four years of experience as a technologist as a Radiographer is required. Experience in a hospital environment preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

ARRT registered in Radiography required; the CT credential is required within two years of hire

IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois

WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin

BLS/CPR required within 90 days of hire

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience in working with radiologic technologists, radiologists and support staff in a multimodality department
• Proficiency in mentoring employees and providing corrective action appropriately
• Experience in obtaining departmental accreditation
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to foster excellent teamwork in a radiology department
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently
• Read/comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Basic PC skills
• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure and handle multiple priorities
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Works independently, with limited direct supervision.

SUPERVISES

N/A

PAY RANGE:

$35.85 - $53.77

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women