Versatile Radiologic Technologist (Float)

Advocate Health; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Mount Pleasant, WI is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams, while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will position patients, select exposure factors, document procedures, and assist radiologists, with strong communication and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires radiography education, state licensure, ARRT registration, and BLS certification, with emphasis on accurate image

Qualifications

• Radiography positioning and techniques proficiency.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and radiology equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills.
• 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.

Job description

Advocate Health in Mount Pleasant, WI is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic procedures, including general diagnostic and fluoroscopic exams, while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will position patients, select exposure factors, document procedures, and assist radiologists, with strong communication and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires radiography education, state licensure, ARRT registration, and BLS certification, with emphasis on accurate image