Radiology Tech Lab Technologist

Company: SSM Health
Location: Baraboo
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo

Worker Type:
Regular

Job Highlights:

• Department: Radiology and Lab
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000 paid in full on 1st pay check
• Schedule:--- Full Time Variable 32 hours/week
• Pay Range starts at: $27.32 Daily pay available
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts---
• Location: SSM St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo, WI Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. ** Qualified external candidates only
  Job Summary:
  Takes x-rays of designated parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes and provides support for the imaging department. Performs standard laboratory tasks according to procedures. Position responsible for performing waived testing and may perform phlebotomy when needed. This position only performs plain films and fluoro.
  
  
  Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESExplains 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. Assists technologists with preparing patient for radiology exam by positioning the patient for the procedure.Assists technologists with filing, delivering and retrieving patient reports and charts, matching films to folders, and delivery of reports to patient units/physicians.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.Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, laboratory work area, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.May perform limited CT procedures in emergent situations when CT Technologist is not on site.
  Collects, labels, processes and preserves blood, urine and other specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
  Enters, accesses and executes lab orders in the appropriate laboratory and electronic medical record system.
  May perform phlebotomy and/or waived testing.Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties including admission activities, insurance verification, order entry processing and medical record processing.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  Performs other duties as assigned.
  EDUCATIONcompletion of a radiology certification programEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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.
  REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  
  And Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Work Shift:
  Variable Shift (United States of America)
  
  Job Type:
  EmployeeDepartment: Lake Delton Clinic
  Scheduled Weekly Hours:32SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
  
  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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