CT/Radiological Technologist

Company: Mile Bluff Medical Center
Location: Mauston
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

General Information:
Job title: CT/Radiographic Technologist
Schedule: Part-time 1, 48 hours per pay period; three, 8-hour shifts - Mon, Wed, Thurs. (mixed day/pms)

• Must be trained or willing to train in Bone Desity/DEXA Holiday and weekend rotation required.
  Position Summary:
  The Radiographic Technologist position performs professional duties involved in a variety of technical procedures for radiologic diagnosis and assists physicians in selection of practical applications and technical factors.
  Position Responsibilities:
  • Operates radiation producing equipment including stationary, portable, fluoroscopy and C-arm.
  • Select, set, and adjust proper techniques to the patient's physical condition, patient size, patient age, or suspected pathology.
  • Performs necessary clerical work by assuring proper scheduling, correct exam, prior authorization, obtaining prior report/scan, patient lab values, and review of clinic notes.
  • Follows physicians' orders and radiologist protocols.
  • Positions, transfers, and properly immobilizes patients as required.
  • Comforts patients by anticipating patient's anxieties; answering patient's questions.
  • Assist Radiologist and other physicians in the performance of biopsies and interventional procedures.
  • Assume responsibility for sterile technique procedure and contrast required by radiologist.
  • Assist physicians and prepare supplies and special trays.
  • Monitors the condition of the patients within the department and assists the radiologist or other provider in performing needed medical attention such as first aid or BLS.
  • Processes, views, and approves the technical quality of each film with QA guidelines, pertinent to patient/procedures to obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
  • Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.
  • Maintains a safe and clean environment.
  • Assume responsibility for proper and efficient operation of all equipment.
  • Recognizes potential equipment problems of malfunction and notifies pertinent team members.
  • Orders and maintains adequate supplies.
  • Assists with orientation and ongoing education for employees, students, and other health care professionals within the department.
  • Determines qualifications who use equipment and administer procedures under the direction of the Radiologists.
  • Perform other related duties as needed. Position Requirements:
    • Two-year degree in radiography required.
    • 1+ years related work experience preferred.
    • Must hold and maintain AART certification.
    • Must hold and maintain radiography license from the state of Wisconsin.
    • BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
    • Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
    • Maintains compliance with continuing education requirements through professional journals, on the job training, and other educational opportunities. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
      • Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.
      • Requires assessment, evaluation, and decision-making skills.
      • Knowledge of radiography, phlebotomy, and lab safety.
      • Self-starter with excellent compassion, interpersonal communication, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills.

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