Radiology Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Job Highlights :

• Department : Imaging Diagnostics
• Sign On Bonus : $10,paid in full on 1st pay check!
• Schedule : Full Time Days 32 hours / week
• Pay Range starts at : $26.01 Daily pay available!
• Shift Differentials : Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location : SSM St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, WI

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

Qualified external candidates only

Join the SSM Health Team and fulfill your calling!

Job Summary :

Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department.

This position performs plain films, fluoro, portables, and OR exams and / or plain films and Bone Density

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Explains procedures to patient to ensure understanding. Provides appropriate educational material.
• Transports patients to and from clinical areas and verifies patient identity according to policies and procedures. Prepares patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Prevents patient from being exposed to unnecessary radiation.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Observes patient during procedure and reports abnormal activity. Monitors protocols and recommends updates or refinements as warranted.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data / history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

Lock / tag out equipment if appropriate.

• Maintains a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
• May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

completion of a radiology certification program

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting / moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use / data entry.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department :

Radiology - Diagnostic Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members 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 offers 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.

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