Entry-Level Radiologic Technologist: General Radiography

Aurora Health Care; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform a broad range of radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams, while ensuring patient safety and image quality.

You will position patients, select exposure factors, communicate with patients, assist radiologists, and document procedures in the radiology information system. State license and ARRT registration required; BLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• Knowledge of basic radiation safety and radiology equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures incl. general diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors with radiation protection.
• Identifies patient and labels images; ensures exam accuracy and quality of radiographs.
• Assists, communicates and consults with radiologists.
• Maintains records and processes billing codes; enters data into RIS.
• Performs patient positioning and transport; lifts and pushes/pulls as needed.
• Provides care appropriate to age-specific needs per department standards.

Skills

Radiology positioning

Radiation safety knowledge

Patient communication

Independence

Computer literacy

Education

Radiologic Technology program completion

Wisconsin radiographer license

ARRT RT registration

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Tools

RIS

PACS / Image management

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform a broad range of radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams, while ensuring patient safety and image quality.

You will position patients, select exposure factors, communicate with patients, assist radiologists, and document procedures in the radiology information system. State license and ARRT registration required; BLS within 6 months.