Interventional Radiologic Technologist

135 Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health's AMC Summit - Interventional Radiology department seeks a part-time radiology technologist (0.5 FTE) for rotating days. Start times 07:30–08:30, end 16:00–17:00, with one week night call and weekend rotation. Pay range listed: $35.50–$53.25 hourly.

You will operate angiographic equipment, assist in procedures, monitor patients, ensure imaging quality, and document charges. Requires Wisconsin Radiographer license, ARRT RT, BLS; ACLS within 6 months if required.

Qualifications

• Advanced Radiologic Technology training or equivalent.
• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
• ARRT RT registration and BLS certification required within 6 months; ACLS within 6 months unless not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate angiographic equipment for diagnostic procedures.
• Assists in interventional and surgical procedures as scrub assistant.
• Monitor patients and respond to changes in status.
• Ensure diagnostic quality of images and proper labeling.
• Maintain records and charge documentation per policy.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport.
• Comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Angiography positioning

Patient monitoring

Communication

Image quality

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

ARRT RT registration

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS (within 6 months)

Job description

Department and Location

Department: 36343 AMC Summit - Interventional Radiology

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 20

Schedule Details

0.5 FTE position. Rotating days off. Varying start and end times. Start times between 0730-0830 and times between 1600-1700. 1 week night of call per week and once every 5th weekend. Participation in holiday call rotation - 2 calendar holidays per year.

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities

• Competently operates angiographic equipment used to perform basic and intermediate diagnostic procedures, including but not limited to: biopsy, para/thoracentesis, abscess drainages, peripheral vascular stenting, catheter placement, thrombolytic therapy, and embolization.
• Acts as a scrub assistant on basic interventional and surgical procedures, receiving direction from attending and resident physicians.
• Monitors patients and alerts staff of life threatening changes in patient status.
• Applies the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required.
• Provides assistance with emergency procedures, responding quickly and effectively as they occur.
• Identifies and processes images, assuring that images are of diagnostic quality.
• Assists clinical engineering staff in evaluating digital equipment to maintain consistent image quality.
• Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy.
• Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images, identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
• Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Competent in basic radiology positioning and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic radiation safety and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of anatomy that includes vascular and/or cerebral.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have clear speech, vision, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care