Radiologic Tech

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus

Benefits at 20+ hours/week

Tuition reimbursement

Loan repayment programs

Level II Trauma Emergency Department

Level I Stroke Center

ACE-Accredited for Cardiovascular Ex­c

Job summary

St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to join our Diagnostic Radiology Department.

The role involves fluoroscopy, OR, GI/Pulmonary, general X-ray, and specialized procedures, with opportunities to expand skills and mentor future radiology professionals. This full-time position offers a first shift with weekend and holiday rotation, a pay range of $28.55–$46.05 per hour, up to $6,000 sign-on, tuition reimbursement, and loan repayment programs, plus benefits

Qualifications

• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
• Registered Technologist (RT) with ARRT.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months.
• Advanced training beyond High School in Radiologic Technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and fluoroscopic.
• Explain procedures to patients, obtain clinical history and address questions.
• Position patients and select exposure factors with radiation safety in mind.
• Identify patient and label images; ensure exam accuracy and proper billing codes.
• Assist, communicate and consult with Radiologists.
• Maintain records and enter data into radiology information systems.

Skills

Radiology positioning

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Radiology equipment

RIS (Radiology Information System)

Job description

Department:

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

First shift. Weekend, holiday and call rotation.

Pay Range:

$28.55 - $46.05

Radiologic Technologist | St. Luke's Medical Center

Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus | Benefits at 20+ Hours/Week | Tuition Reimbursement | Loan Repayment Programs

Join St. Luke's Medical Center , a 938-bed, award-winning hospital recognized as Best Hospital in the Milwaukee Area by U.S. News & World Report!

Our Diagnostic Radiology Department offers a fast-paced clinical environment with experience in Fluoroscopy, OR, Urology, GI/Pulmonary, Neurology, Pain Clinic, General X-ray, and specialized procedures . It's a great opportunity for technologists looking to expand their skills, gain advanced clinical experience, and mentor future radiology professionals.

Why St. Luke's?

• Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Benefits at 20+ hours/week
• Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment programs
• Level II Trauma Emergency Department
• Level I Stroke Center
• ACE-Accredited for Cardiovascular Excellence
• Clinical teaching site for the St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth

Schedule

• 1st Shift
• Every third weekend, $3/hour differential
• 1-2 call shifts per week, $5 call differential
• Two holidays per year

Ready to grow your Radiology career? Join the St. Luke's team and gain the experience, variety, and professional development opportunities to take your career to the next level.

Major Responsibilities:

• Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary.
• Assists, communicates and consults with the Radiologists.
• Prepares and 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.

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 radiology positioning and techniques.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to stand/walk for majority of the day.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• 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.

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