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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Radiologic Technologist 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMilwaukee, WI, USA$30.70 - $46.05

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
  • Hold Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
  • Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association within 6 months.
  • Complete advanced training beyond high school through an accredited or approved Radiologic Technology program.
  • Typically have 2 years of experience in a Radiologic Technologist role.
  • Be proficient in radiology positioning and techniques, aseptic techniques, and C-arm procedures.
  • Have advanced knowledge of radiation safety and radiology equipment.
  • Know specialty physician protocols and be able to work effectively with diverse providers.
  • Have advanced knowledge of anatomy.
  • Have communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients, and other staff members.
  • Be able to work independently.
  • Have intermediate computer skills.
  • Meet frequent physical demands including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, twisting, and reaching above the shoulders; stand or walk for most of the day; lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead; carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
  • Wear personal protective equipment as necessary when exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, or radiation hazards, blood, and body fluids.
  • Have clear speech, vision, and hearing, and operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic to advanced radiologic procedures, including general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, pain clinic, GI lab, urology, and C-arm procedures when performed at the assigned facility.
  • Explain procedures to patients, obtain clinical history, confirm patient understanding, and address questions or concerns.
  • Position patients, select exposure factors for radiologic examinations, and provide radiation protection and safety according to prescribed methods.
  • Identify patients and label their images, compare requisitions with physician orders to ensure exam accuracy, process images to ensure radiograph quality, and call patients back as necessary.
  • Assist, communicate, and consult with Radiologists, and work independently outside the department with providers.
  • Prepare and maintain records in accordance with regulatory agencies; enter patient and study information into the radiology information system; and document procedure billing codes to ensure accurate patient charges.
  • Serve as a technical resource, role model, and/or preceptor for students and staff, and provide support to staff at the facility and throughout the system.
  • Facilitate clinical problem solving and collaborate with other departments to educate them about post-procedure patient management and imaging department processes and procedures.
  • Perform patient positioning and transport duties, including lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
  • Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served by applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assessing patient status, interpreting relevant information to identify age-specific needs, and delivering care according to departmental policies and procedures.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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