Rad Technologist (X-Ray/CT Tech)

Kimble Hospital; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimble Hospital in Wisconsin is seeking a Radiology Technician to perform diverse radiology tests ensuring accuracy and quality patient care. The ideal candidate will engage actively in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with radiology policies and standard protocols.

You will work within a team environment to provide exceptional care to patients, particularly those who are ill or disabled. Candidates should have experience in diagnostic radiology, hold a BLS certification, and effectively communicate in English.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a Radiology Certification Program.
• 2 years experience preferred in diagnostic radiology.
• Knowledgeable about state and federal regulations of radiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiological exams on patients in a timely manner.
• Maintain acceptable standards of patient treatment.
• Participate in quality improvement programs.

Skills

Knowledgeable of radiology policy and procedures

Knowledgeable of radiology quality control policies

Maintain discretion and confidentiality

Ability to relate to ill, disabled, elderly patients

Education

2 years in a Radiology Certification Program

2 years diagnostic radiology (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

Tools

Radiology imaging X-Ray equipment

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Performs a full range of radiology tests to determine the presence, extent or absence of disease and the accuracy of test results and reporting findings to physicians in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Promotes and provides compassionate and quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the Radiology Departments established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable levels of performance.
• Adhere to radiology’s quality control requirements on all patients testing to ensure accuracy.
• Participate in various committees, meetings, in-service training as required.
• Participate actively in quality improvement programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and report any problems to appropriate personnel.
• Participates as an active member of the hospital and departmental team to support special projects and activities.
• Maintain acceptable standards of patient treatment.
• Perform radiological exams on patients in a timely and professional manner.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Accurately and promptly implements provider’s orders.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidential hospital and patient information and ensures safe patient environment.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform job.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledgeable of radiology policy and procedures for processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Knowledgeable of radiology quality control policies.
• Knowledgeable about state and federal regulations of radiology.
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.
• Knowledgeable of imaging creation and archival – all imaging X-Ray and ultrasound equipment.
• Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI).

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 2 years in a Radiology Certification Program
• 2 year diagnostic radiology, preferred
• 2 years experience, preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate

LANGUAGE/READING SKILLS

• Communicate verbally and in writing in English. Legible hand writing is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic statistical concepts.
• Geometry, Algebra, Increment Conversions, Formulas and Fractions

REASONING ABILITY

Responds to commonly occurring problems/situations for which standards, procedures and precedents exist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.