Radiologic Technologist Clinic

Mercy Health - Elkhorn, WI

Full-time

Elkhorn, WI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Radiologic Technologist performs radiographic procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing quality patient care, and may require flexibility in hours, including shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures.
• May perform patient reception, phlebotomy/specimen collection duties, rooming patients, and taking vital signs depending on clinic assignment.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available to the radiologist and provider.
• Prepares and positions patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates imaging equipment, image capture devices, and accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patient as required for examination.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures.
• Initiates basic life support when necessary.
• Determines radiographic technique and exposure factors.
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, submits images and data for physician review and interpretation.
• Provides practical instruction for radiography students and other partners.
• Observes universal protocol, standard precautions, and appropriate patient identifiers.
• Applies principles of patient safety during procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Radiography registration required.
• IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois.
• WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire.