Job Description
SCHEDULE
Hours of operation: Days
Workdays: Mon - Fri
Work Hours: 2x 12-hour shifts and one pm 8-hour shift per week
Call: Yes
Weekend Call: Every 4th weekend call
Holiday Call: One holiday per year
Key Accountabilities
Provides professional, empathetic, and compassionate care to team members, patients, families, and significant others. Greets patients and their families, assists patients with dressing/undressing, transports or ambulates patients, and assists patients with comfort needs.
Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment and safety practices in the areas of responsibility
Exhibits competency and skills needed to perform radiology procedures according to manufacturer, medical/department standards and protocols, and sets appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology.
Demonstrates competency in intravenous access and administration of contrast in accordance with established protocols. Is knowledgeable regarding types and uses of contrast, as well as recognizing and responding to contrast reactions, side effects and extravasations including proper documentation.
Completes department tasks such as stocking supplies, checking outdated supplies, performing safety audits or tracking, and cleaning rooms and equipment to remain compliant with requirements, regulations, and policies.
Provides practical instruction for patients, families, and other health care professionals.
Applies critical thinking skills and ensures order accuracy when triaging and prioritizing patients.
Practices safety at all times, which includes adhering to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles for proper radiation safety for self and patients, using mobilization and immobilization devices, following safe patient handling practices, following infection prevention practices (proper personal protective equipment), and following hand hygiene to comply with all government agencies or other regulatory bodies.
Completes documentation on time and accurately in accordance with department policy/procedure including proper image management and accurate documentation in electronic medical record.
Promotes patient privacy, comfort, and education regarding the exam.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
Advanced certification in MRI within 18 months of hire.
American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Physical Demands
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Work Environment
Normally works in climate-controlled office environment
Frequent sitting with movement throughout office space
Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
Occasional high noise level in work environment.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
Use of computers throughout work day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 32
- Scheduled FTE:
- 0.8
- Location:
- ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin
- Overtime Exempt:
- No
- Worker Shift Details:
- Variable