Radiological Technologist I (Per Diem)

Sauk Prairie Healthcare

Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cardiovascular, Diagnostic Radiology, Electrocardiogram, Fluoroscopy, Healthcare, Hospital, Mammography, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Safety, Physics, Procedure Development, Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Radiology, Record Keeping
LOCATION
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
POSTED
17 days ago

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Title:  Radiological Technologist

FTE:  Per Diem

Schedule: Variable

Holiday Rotation:  None

Weekend Rotation:  None

On Call Requirements:  None

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs radiology procedures, including CT scans and/or mammography, at a technical level that does not require constant supervision but does require good judgment and professional expertise.  Operates ionizing radiation equipment using ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed protocols related to radiology technology for the diagnosis of various diseases and injury. Assumes responsibility for coordinating procedures, quality assurance and record keeping as related to departmental policy, radiation safety and attending to the patient's needs Procedures will be performed in hospital and operating room settings.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive, position, and attend to patients.  Abstract pertinent data from patient, family and/or patient record. Perform general diagnostic exams, including, but not limited to fluoroscopy, surgical exams, and portables. Perform other diagnostic radiology procedures, which may include CT and/or mammography, properly sets technique and

protocol to maximize exam quality.

Perform EKG's and peripheral vascular studies. Understand the principles of radiation physics and maintains both patient and operator safety. Inject contrast media after receiving proper instruction. Keep equipment in working order; recognizes equipment malfunction and reports appropriate information to department

director.

Clean and maintain equipment. Keep inventory of supplies and restock when necessary. Critique images to ensure quality examination is submitted for interpretation. Verify images to ensure timely interpretation of examination. Assist with file room duties. Maintain strict patient confidentiality. Complete post procedure requirements and enters necessary data in Hospital information system. Maintains required CEU's

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Required:  Graduate of a Science of Radiologic Technology program from an accredited technical college or hospital-based program

  • Preferred:  None

Experience:

  • Required: None

  • Preferred: 1-2 years of previous Radiology experience and Mammography experience

Licenses and Registrations:

  • Required: State of Wisconsin licensure to provide medical radiographic services

  • Preferred: None

Certification(s):

  • Required:  American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in Radiology (R); Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire; American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Computed Tomography (CT) is required within 24 months of hire date.

  • Preferred:  None

BENEFIT SUMMARY

  • Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match

  • Discounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility

  • Free parking

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About the Company

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Sauk Prairie Healthcare

Founded in 1956, Sauk Prairie Healthcare includes a 36-bed, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) acute care hospital and two surgical specialty practices located in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin as well as four primary care clinics in Wisconsin Heights, Spring Green and Lodi. Sauk Prairie Hospital has been named in the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and was recently named in the top 5% for patient satisfaction by Press Ganey, thereby earning the prestigious Guardian of Excellence Award. Sauk Prairie Healthcare provides care for more than 40,000 people in our service area, which extends from Poynette to Lone Rock and from Plain to Wisconsin Heights.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
http://www.saukprairiehealthcare.org/