Radiologic Tech II

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6,000 sign-on bonus

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Aurora Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Rad Tech II for the 3rd shift (Monday-Thursday, 2200-0800) in Radiology. The role requires state radiographer licensure and ARRT, plus BLS, with typical responsibilities across diagnostic and fluoroscopy procedures and strong patient communication.

We offer a $6,000 sign-on bonus, full benefits starting day one, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment assistance. Minimum 2 years radiologic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced radiologic procedures and patient care.
• Proficient in general diagnostic, fluoroscopy, pain clinic, GI lab, urology and C-arm procedures.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures and obtain history.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors with radiation safety.
• Identifies and labels images and ensures exam accuracy with orders.
• Assists radiologists and works with providers outside the department.
• Maintains records and enters data into RIS; codes procedures for billing.
• Serves as a resource and preceptor for staff and students.
• Collaborates with other departments on imaging processes.
• Performs patient positioning and lifting with proper technique.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures.
• Proficient with general diagnostic, fluoroscopy, GI lab, and C-arm procedures.
• Explains procedures, collects history, and addresses questions.
• Prepares and protects patients with radiation safety in accordance with methods.
• Labels images, verifies requisitions, and ensures exam accuracy.
• Assists radiologists and collaborates with providers.
• Works independently outside the department with providers.
• Maintains records per regulatory agencies and enters RIS data.
• Documents billing codes for procedures performed.
• Acts as a technical resource and mentor to staff and students.
• Supports staff across the system and facilitates problem solving.
• Manages positioning and transporting duties with safe technique.

Skills

Radiography positioning

Radiation safety

Anatomy knowledge

Patient communication

Independent worker

C-arm proficiency

Equipment operation

Education

Radiologic Technology program

Tools

C-arm

Job description

Department: 36303 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Radiology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3rd shift Pay Range $30.70 - $46.05 Join Our Team at Aurora Sinai as a Rad Tech II Monday - Thursday | 2200 - 0800 (3rd Shift) Aurora Sinai is a community-based hospital with a compassionate, welcoming environment where technologists truly thrive. What sets our team at Sinai apart? A strong sense of family, a wide variety of cases that keep every day engaging, and the opportunity to build valuable experience while making a meaningful impact. Our team works seamlessly together to deliver exceptional care to a diverse patient population—supported by dedicated, experienced leadership that values collaboration and growth.

The job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

What We Offer

• $6,000 sign-on bonus
• Full benefits starting on day one
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance

Major Responsibilities

• Proficiently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures.
• Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, pain clinic, GI lab, urology, and c-arm procedures.
• 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.
• Works independently outside the department with providers.
• 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.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
• Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
• Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
• 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

• Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Radiologic Technologist role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Proficient in radiology positioning and techniques, aseptic techniques and C-arm.
• Advanced knowledge of radiation safety and radiology equipment.
• Knowledge of specialty physician protocols and ability to work effectively with diverse providers.
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to 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

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