Radiologic Technologist (FT/Day)

Watertown Regional Medical Center; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Watertown Regional Medical Center, part of ScionHealth, is hiring a Radiologic Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures in a fast-paced hospital setting in Watertown, WI. The role emphasizes patient positioning, image quality, radiation safety, and collaboration with clinicians.

The position requires an accredited radiography program graduate, state licensure, and ARRT certification, with preference for 1+ year radiologic technologist experience and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must work effectively in stressful environments and take appropriate action.
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in state of practice required, ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Position patients and perform diagnostic imaging procedures with appropriate exposure factors.
• Educate patients about procedures and equipment to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensure safety and quality control, monitor patient condition during procedures, and document results.
• Prepare equipment and supplies, handle contrast media if ordered within scope.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions as needed.
• Enter, transmit and report scan results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Minimal supervision

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Licensed Radiologic Technologist in state of practice

ARRT Certification

Postsecondary radiography program graduate

Job description

Description

Sign On Bonus Eligible: $10,000

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment. This role is responsible for safely positioning patients, selecting appropriate technical factors, and producing high-quality images in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and regulatory standards. The Radiologic Technologist applies professional judgment to ensure image quality, patient safety, and comfort, while adhering to radiation safety principles and quality control requirements. The position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient history and physician’s orders
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate
• Prepares equipment and supplies
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Qualifications

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) graduate of an accredited program of medical radiography (required)

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Radiologic Technologist in the state of practice Upon Hire (required)
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire (required)

Experience

• 1+ years radiologic tech experience (preferred)
• BCLS required