Radiology Technologist-Nights

Grant Regional Health Center, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Grant Regional Health Center, Inc. is seeking a part-time Radiology Technologist in Lancaster, WI. This position involves operating radiographic equipment and ensuring quality diagnostic images. Shift hours are weeknights from 10pm to 6am and every other weekend from 6pm to 6am, including holiday rotations.

Qualifications include being ARRT registered or registry eligible and a licensed Radiographer in Wisconsin. The candidate should have knowledge of general radiography and be willing to cross-train in Computed Tomography.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration required or registry eligible.
• Knowledge in general radiography and fluoroscopy necessary.
• Must be licensed in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment for diagnostic purposes.
• Maintain radiation protection techniques.
• Position patients accurately for examinations.
• Assist physicians in examinations and first aid.
• Manage supplies and equipment maintenance.

Skills

ARRT registered

Knowledge of general radiography and fluoroscopy

Multimodality experience

Willingness to cross-train in Computed Tomography

Education

Licensed Radiographer by State of Wisconsin

Job description

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Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster, WI, US

DEPARTMENT: Radiology

POSITION STATUS/HOURS: Part-time .8 FTE (32 hours per week). Shifts will include weeknights 10pm-6am and rotating every other weekend 6pm-6am. Schedule includes a holiday rotation.

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for the understanding of the following services that are offered at Grant Regional: general radiology, bone density, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment to produce quality radiographs of the body for diagnostic purpose, as directed by Radiologist.
• Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• May operate mobile radiographic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
• Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for patients.
• Transfer and properly position patients for examinations and provide immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Select and operate equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Use film markers correctly and consistently.
• Assist physicians in performance of examinations. Assist in performing first aid as necessary.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness.
• Secure and return supplies and maintains room stock.
• Report equipment failure to supervisor using proper forms and maintaining appropriate records.
• Perform and obtain complete patient history, proper documentation, and consents.
• Purge and digitize film following required guidelines.
• Complete image release processes appropriately.
• Assist in scheduling exams and procedures.
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures. In the absence of the supervisor or senior technologist, may be designated as acting supervisor.

Qualifications

ARRT registered or registry eligible. Licensed Radiographer by State of Wisconsin. Knowledge of general radiography and fluoroscopy required. Multimodality experience desired, but not necessary. Must be willing to cross train in a minimum of Computed Tomography.