Imaging Technologist Clinic

Department:

05520 AMG Sturgeon Bay - Imaging Services

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Week 1: Sunday 8am-4pm, Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm

Week 2: Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm, Saturday 8am-4pm

*Holiday rotation

Major Responsibilities:

• Competently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures including general diagnostic, orthopedic exams, and Mammography.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations and provides patient with radiation protection and safety in accordance with prescribed methods.
• Identifies patient and labels images pertaining to the patient, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure exam accuracy, and processes images ensuring quality of radiographs and calls back patients as necessary.
• Assists, communicates and consults with the physician(s). Works independently outside the department with providers.
• Prepares and maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system.
• Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff. Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system. Assists with accreditation efforts.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

• Performs specimen handling for laboratory analysis. 
• Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and
• Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Competent in radiology positioning and techniques.
• Knowledge of radiation safety, anatomy and radiology equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Ability to work independently. Intermediate computer skills.
• Must meet all knowledge and competency requirements for Mammography.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.