Radiologic Technologist: Diagnostic Imaging & Patient Care

Aurora Health Care; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking an X-ray Technologist to perform radiographic procedures, fluoroscopy, and patient care. You will position patients, select exposure factors, and ensure image quality while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication with patients and physicians, and ability to work with a radiology team to support timely diagnostics and billing documentation. Experience level varies; top candidates hold ARRT credentials.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Radiology positioning

Patient communication

Independence

Computer skills

Education

Radiologic Technology program

ARRT RT certification

Wisconsin Radiographer license

BLS certification

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin is seeking an X-ray Technologist to perform radiographic procedures, fluoroscopy, and patient care. You will position patients, select exposure factors, and ensure image quality while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires accuracy, strong communication with patients and physicians, and ability to work with a radiology team to support timely diagnostics and billing documentation. Experience level varies; top candidates hold ARRT credentials.