Radiology Tech

Radiologic Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling. Join SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Janesville, WI, as a Radiologic Technologist. This position offers a part-time schedule with a sign-on bonus of $5,000 paid in full on the first paycheck.

Job Description

• Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department.
• Performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and/or plain films and Bone Density.
• Explains procedures to patients to ensure understanding and provides appropriate educational material.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for radiology exams by positioning them for the procedure.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patients during procedures and reports abnormal activity; monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports potential problems or equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and any other areas in the department.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when the CT Technologist is not on site.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have ARRT-R credential within 6 months of hire date.
• Associate's degree or completion of a radiology certification program.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) or Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or ARRT-BD Bone Density - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as applicable based on state of work location.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible payment options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront tuition coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Work Shift

Variable shift (United States of America).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24 hours.